# Tech Boycott Guide

Updated October 10, 2026

Computers, phones, printers, cloud services and streaming on the BDS boycott and pressure lists, with reasons and alternatives.

### Intel BDS priority boycott

**Why listed:** For decades the largest international investor in Israel. Its Kiryat Gat plant sits on land within the ethnically cleansed Palestinian village of Iraq al Manshiya. Announced a $25B Israel expansion in Dec 2023, then halted the Kiryat Gat build in June 2024, but remains deeply invested in Israel.

**Alternatives:** AMD processors; Apple Silicon devices

**Source:** [BDS Movement](https://bdsmovement.net/Guide-to-BDS-Boycott)

### Dell BDS priority boycott

**Why listed:** Supplies servers and services to the Israeli military under a $150M 2023 contract, and runs R&D in Israel's National Cyber Park on land displacing Palestinian Bedouin communities.

**Alternatives:** Framework laptops; Lenovo; HP-free PC builders

**Source:** [BDS Movement](https://bdsmovement.net/Guide-to-BDS-Boycott)

### HP BDS priority boycott

**Why listed:** HP Inc and Hewlett Packard Enterprise provide technology and services to the Israeli government, military, prisons and police, including systems for the Population and Immigration Authority.

**Alternatives:** Brother printers; Epson printers; Framework laptops

**Source:** [BDS Movement](https://bdsmovement.net/Guide-to-BDS-Boycott)

### Microsoft BDS priority boycott

**Why listed:** Provides the Israeli military with Azure cloud and AI services used in Gaza. BDS calls for pressure including boycotting Xbox and gaming, cutting institutional contracts and divesting.

**Alternatives:** LibreOffice; Google-free Linux distros; Proton services

**Source:** [BDS Movement](https://bdsmovement.net/Guide-to-BDS-Boycott)

### Wix Grassroots boycott

**Why listed:** Israeli website builder named among grassroots organic boycott targets supported by BDS.

**Alternatives:** WordPress; Other website builders

**Source:** [BDS Movement (organic)](https://bdsmovement.net/Guide-to-BDS-Boycott)

### Google BDS pressure target

**Why listed:** Project Nimbus: a $1.22B joint contract with Amazon providing cloud, AI and tech services to the Israeli government and military, plus a 2024 IDF contract for automation and AI.

**Alternatives:** DuckDuckGo; Ecosia; Brave Search

**Source:** [BDS Movement](https://bdsmovement.net/Guide-to-BDS-Boycott)

### Amazon BDS pressure target

**Why listed:** Project Nimbus partner with Google; BDS urges ordering directly from companies and boycotting Amazon products like Ring cameras.

**Alternatives:** Order directly from retailers; Local bookshops

**Source:** [BDS Movement](https://bdsmovement.net/Guide-to-BDS-Boycott)

### Hikvision Divestment target

**Why listed:** Surveillance and facial-recognition technology used to monitor Palestinians.

**Source:** [BDS Movement](https://bdsmovement.net/Guide-to-BDS-Boycott)

### TKH Security Divestment target

**Why listed:** Security and surveillance technology deployed in the occupied territories.

**Source:** [BDS Movement](https://bdsmovement.net/Guide-to-BDS-Boycott)

## Switching tips

- For PCs: check the maker before you buy. Framework, Lenovo and Apple Silicon machines avoid the listed PC brands.
- For printers: Brother and Epson are the usual alternatives to HP.
- For search: DuckDuckGo, Ecosia and Brave Search replace Google for most uses.
- For cloud and AI: pressure targets like Google and Amazon are institutional fights; BDS calls for pressure campaigns where switching is not practical.

## Frequently asked questions

### Why are Intel, HP and Dell boycotted?

Intel is cited as the largest international investor in Israel with a plant on ethnically cleansed village land. HP provides technology to the Israeli military, prisons and population registry. Dell holds a $150M contract supplying the Israeli military. All three are official BDS priority boycott targets.

### What is Project Nimbus?

A $1.22B joint Google-Amazon contract providing cloud, AI and tech services to the Israeli government and military. Both companies are BDS pressure targets over it.

### Should I cancel Disney+?

BDS calls for boycotting Disney+ subscriptions, citing Disney and Marvel for glorifying Israel's regime. It is an official priority boycott target.