Tech for Palestine presents itself as a humanitarian effort, but its call to boycott Israeli companies reflects a narrow and counterproductive agenda. It omits any reference to the role of Gaza’s leadership in triggering the conflict, including the October 7 attacks, and ignores the practical consequences of economic disengagement.

Boycotts may appear symbolic, but in practice they often harm Palestinian workers and families. Many rely on jobs in Israeli industries or in joint industrial zones. After worker crossings were halted post-October 7, West Bank villages like Nilin saw widespread job loss and business collapse: https://apnews.com/article/aaf0139b533ec6f100b2b339c1365b0f

In the construction sector alone, more than 80,000 Palestinians were locked out of Israeli projects, fuelling unemployment and hardship: https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/03/25/i...

Instead of pushing division, the tech sector should support joint initiatives that foster cooperation, create jobs and promote stability. Cross-border tech training, remote work programs and joint ventures can offer tangible benefits without relying on flawed political messaging.

Real progress comes not from boycotts, but from constructive partnerships. That is what helps civilians and builds peace.

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