Ben & Jerry's has filed a lawsuit against its parent company Unilever, claiming that it has silenced the ice cream brand's attempts to advocate for Palestinian refugees and human rights. The lawsuit details multiple incidents where Ben & Jerry's sought to issue public statements, including calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, but was prevented from doing so by Unilever. The dispute stems from earlier conflicts regarding the brand's operations in Israel, leading to significant financial losses and market backlash. Unilever has refuted the claims and stated it will vigorously defend its position in the legal matter.