Ben & Jerry's has filed a lawsuit against its parent company, Unilever, alleging censorship regarding its stance on the Gaza conflict. The ice cream maker claims that Unilever's interference breaches a December 2022 settlement that granted the Ben & Jerry's Board of Directors primary authority over the brand's social mission and integrity. This legal action highlights ongoing tensions between the two companies, which have escalated since Ben & Jerry's decision in 2021 to halt sales in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Industry observers note that the relationship between socially conscious brands like Ben & Jerry's and corporate entities such as Unilever is deteriorating, as the focus shifts from social missions to profitability.