BREAKING! Israel Becomes the First Country in the World to Ban The Sale of Fur

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Israel is making history as they becomes the first country in the world to ban the sale of fur products. Unlike countries that have hypocritically banned the production of fur while still allowing the import / sale, this is a definitive step towards improved animal welfare and a commitment to ending the suffering of animals who are bred for fur products.

“This morning, an important move I initiated is on its way to being implemented; the ban on the fur trade in Israel. There is no need and no justification for the use of fur in the garment industry,” Minister Gamliel shared on her Facebook page at the time. “I call on all countries to join us, and together, we will show benevolence and act kindly towards animals.”

The ban on fur will be fully enacted in the next 6 months, ending any / all sales of fur within the country. As I said, this is monumental because we've only seen hypocritical bans in place across the globe. Banning the production of fur while still allowing the import / sale of fur products sends mixed messaging about animal welfare. Allowing the continued import / sale of fur while claiming the production of fur is inhumane is wholly hypocritical and doesn't actually do anything to help animals who endure endless cruelty in the fur industry. As Israel has demonstrated, the only way to show a true commitment to animal welfare regarding fur products is to ban the sale / import of fur AS WELL AS the production.

It is estimated that 100 million animals are killed for their fur every year. These animals are bred solely for fur which means that their bodies are discarded like trash after being skinned. These animals have been documented with untreated illnesses, lack of available food / water access, and cages covered in urine / feces. All of this suffering for fashion is simply another example of human entitlement and our complete lack of compassion towards living creatures. 

The future is fur-free y'all and this announcement from Israel will hopefully be the first in a string of country's who step up and ban the production of fur. There's no justification or necessity in fur products, it's time to stop the exploitation and cruelty.

Congratulations Israel for making history and hopefully inspiring other country's to do the same <3

HAPP VEG