You may have heard a rumor or seen a web posting linking Howard Schultz and Starbucks with the Israeli Armed Forces.

These allegations are false.

 As the premier purveyor of the finest coffee and with stores in over 37 countries around the world, Starbucks customers are people of diverse ethnic, income and age groups. Our primary focus is delivering the best customer experience. Starbucks is a non-political organization and does not support political causes.

For related information please visit:

http://www.starbucks.com/aboutus/pressdesc.asp?id=681

http://www.starbucks.com/aboutus/csrannualreport.asp