Does These Tech Brands Support Israel? Decoding the Unraveled Connection

It’s important to know where tech giants stand on Israel, especially since consumers care about ethics. Let’s look into whether these companies stay neutral or support Israel’s actions.

Hewlett-Packard (HP)

Calls for a boycott against Hewlett-Packard (HP) have arisen due to its strong backing of Israel’s apartheid regime. HP is heavily involved in the biometric ID system, which the Israeli government uses to limit Palestinian movement.

HP also provides other systems for the IDF, further exacerbating concerns among activists. This complicity with Israel’s policies has raised concerns, leading activists to urge consumers to rethink their support of HP and its products.

Link Proof: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hewlett-Packard_Israel

Siemens

Siemens is being urged to face a boycott due to their involvement in Israel’s illegal settlement operations, specifically through their proposed EuroAsia Interconnector construction. This venture is meant to connect Israel’s power network to Europe’s, permitting illegal settlements on Palestinian soil to benefit from trade with the EU in electricity generated from fossil fuels.

Link Proof: https://bdsmovement.net/Act-Now-Against-These-Companies-Profiting-From-Genocide

Motorolla

Motorola is being urged to face a boycott due to their involvement in providing surveillance equipment to Israeli settlements, the separation barrier, and the Israel-Gaza border.

Moreover, they signed a hefty $100 million agreement with Israel for encrypted smartphones, thus supporting IDF’s oppressive rule over Palestinians. In addition to that, Motorola is manufacturing bomb fuses utilized in IDF missions.

Link Proof: http://www.inminds.co.uk/boycott-motorola.php

Intel

The Palestinian Right to Return Coalition, Al-Awda, is calling for a boycott of Intel due to their plants being located in Kiryat Gat, which was built on land that once belonged to Palestinian villages Iraq al-Manshiya and Faluja.

Intel has invested $10 billion in Israel with government backing, but their presence in disputed areas has caused outrage. Their processors are used in 80% of the world’s computers, giving them considerable power in the tech industry. However, many are now speaking out against their actions.

Link Proof: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/corporate-responsibility/intel-in-israel.html

Vishay Intertechnology

Boycotters are targeting Vishay Intertechnology for backing Israel, leading to backlash from activists and urging consumers to rethink their loyalty to the company and its merchandise.

Link Proof: http://www.inminds.com/boycott-us-companies.html

International Business Machines (IBM)

IBM is facing boycott demands because of its significant investments in Israel. Despite the negative backlash, Lawrence Ricciardi, IBM’s senior vice-president and general counsel, continues to highlight Israel’s importance to the company’s values.

To further strengthen its connection to the country, IBM has also been recognized with awards from organizations like the Israel-America Chamber of Commerce for its contributions to the Israeli high-tech industry. However, these actions have not gone unnoticed by those who are against the Israeli occupation.

Link Proof: http://www.inminds.com/boycott-israel-2012.php

NOKIA

Nokia’s support for Israel has led to boycott demands against the company. Its general manager, Lars Wolf, highlighted the numerous investments and projects, such as “Project Israel” and a $500 million fund for Israeli companies by Nokia Venture Partners.

The Nokia Research Center also actively seeks partnerships with Israeli start-ups, strengthening its bond with the country. However, this stance has not gone down well with some people.

Link Proof: http://www.inminds.co.uk/boycott-nokia.html

Express VPN

Activists are urging consumers to boycott Express VPN due to its ownership by Kape Technologies, an Israeli cybersecurity firm that supports the occupation of Palestine. The concerns about the company’s Zionist ownership have led to calls for a reconsideration of support.

Link Proof: https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3918443,00.html

Dell

Activists are urging consumers to avoid buying Dell products as founder Michael Dell’s support for the Friends of the IDF, a group that raises money for the Israeli military, has caused concern. His significant contributions to the organization have led to calls for people to think twice about supporting the brand.

Link Proof: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2014-11-07/ellison-adelson-donate-to-israeli-soldiers?leadSource=uverify%20wall

Viber

Activists are urging people to boycott Viber because the founder, Talmon Marco, supports the IDF operations in Gaza and holds Zionist beliefs. This has resulted in criticism for the messaging platform and its services. It’s a shame that Viber’s support for such beliefs is causing so much outrage.

Link Proof: https://twitter.com/duras

Nvidia

Activists are urging people to boycott Nvidia for participating in constructing a supercomputer for Israel. They are concerned about its potential use in oppressing Palestinians and enforcing apartheid policies. This collaboration has sparked criticism, making it important for consumers to rethink their support for Nvidia and its products.

Link Proof: https://www.reuters.com/technology/nvidia-build-israeli-supercomputer-ai-demand-soars-2023-05-29/

Oracle

Oracle is under fire for giving money to its Israeli staff members who serve in the IDF, while the country was in the middle of a war. The move has led to a boycott movement against Oracle, as activists urge people to think twice before using the company’s products.

Link Proof: https://www.calcalistech.com/ctechnews/article/bj8f1tfbt

Payoneer

Activists are urging consumers to boycott Payoneer because of its Israeli origin and operation on land claimed by Palestinians. This has led to criticism of the company and its services.

Link Proof: https://en.globes.co.il/en/article-payoneer-raises-180m-1001155495

SAP

Activists are urging people to avoid supporting SAP as it faces backlash for providing monetary aid to its Israeli workers during the war. The company gave 6,500 Israeli shekels for every family member of the employee, sparking controversy and boycott calls.

Link Proof: https://www.timesofisrael.com/multinational-tech-firms-from-sap-to-intel-to-give-israeli-workers-wartime-grant

It’s evident that these tech brands have financially supported Israel, but as advocates of peace and anti-colonialism, we discourage purchasing their products due to their close association with Israel as the oppressor of Palestinian land. Let’s opt for alternatives that align with our beliefs.