The article accuses ICL Group of manufacturing white phosphorus that has been used in Israeli Defense Forces attacks on civilian areas, linking the firm to alleged war crimes and genocide in Palestine. Protestors also demonstrated outside ICL offices, amplifying concerns over its role in the conflict.

ICL Group's governance page highlights the company's commitment to a transparent, moral, and ethical corporate governance policy. The statement emphasizes adherence to fair labor practices, compliance with laws, and the protection of stakeholder rights and interests, reflecting a proactive approach to ethical business practices.

ICL Group published its Human Rights Policy outlining a strong commitment to uphold human rights and labor standards. The policy prohibits forced labor, inhumane treatment, discrimination, and supports free association, fair wages, safe working conditions, and other worker protections, in line with international human rights standards.

ICL's human rights policy underscores its commitment to internationally recognized standards, including the UN Global Compact and ILO guidelines. In 2022, the company conducted a due diligence review across 75 global sites, resulting in remediation plans for identified issues.

On April 15, 2015, labor unions, represented by the Histadrut labor federation, ended negotiations with ICL management over plans that would allow the company to fire underperforming workers, insisting instead on voluntary or early retirement departures. The breakdown in talks has escalated the labor crisis, with the dispute heading to the National Labor Court to address the strike that affected operations at two ICL units.

Workers at ICL’s Rotem Amfert phosphate plant halted export shipments following union directives, in protest against the planned layoff of 140 workers at the Bromine Compounds facility. The unrest, supported by the Histadrut labor federation, underscores significant issues in labor relations and worker rights within the company.