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Siemens has to be boycotted

Siemens is complicit in apartheid Israel’s illegal settlement enterprise through its planned construction of the EuroAsia Interconnector. This will link Israel’s electricity grid with Europe’s, allowing illegal settlements on stolen Palestinian land to benefit from Israel-EU trade of electricity produced from fossil gas.

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Intel

Al-Awda, the Palestinian Right to Return Coalition, has called on Intel to close its plants in Kiryat Gat, site of the former Palestinian villages Iraq al-Manshiya and Faluja. Israeli historian Benny Morris has written that during the 1948-49 Israeli war of independence with Palestinians and their Arab allies, the villages’ residents were all expelled in line with Israel’s “strategic desire to achieve ‘Arab-clear’ frontiers.” Intel, whose processors can be found in about 80 percent of the world’s computers, has reportedly invested $2.7 billion to upgrade its Kiryat Gat plants where it is working on new chips that will make computers lighter and faster. That brings its total investments in Israel to about $10 billion, and it has also benefited from more than $1 billion in Israeli government. Intel Invests heavily in israel including in towns stolen from Palestinians

Vishay Intertechnology

Vishay Intertechnology operates manufacturing facilities in Israel and owns 90% of them.

International Business Machines

IBM invests heavily in Israel . IBM senior vice-president and general counsel, Lawrence Ricciardi, who noted that his company employs 1,700 people in Israel, said in an interview with the Jerusalem Post, ‘This wedge of land and the huge ideals it represents are very important to IBM.’ IBM was one of three US companies that was lauded at the America-Israel Friendship League Partners for Democracy Awards dinner ( 25th June 2001 ) hosted by Sharon. In May 2002 the Israel-America Chamber of Commerce awarded IBM the Ambassador’s Award’ in recognition of its outstanding contribution to the development of the Israeli high-tech industry and to advancing trade between the U.S.and Israel. IBM established operations in 1949 and was the first large American company with a wholly owned subsidiary in Israel , introducing computers to the country.

NOKIA

Nokia have started to invest heavily in Israel . Nokia general manager Lars Wolf said in an interview with The Jerusalem Post (4 March 2001): ‘We are really focusing on Israel from all perspectives, because we have an internal project called ‘Project Israel ‘ which means we a re looking at Israel from a networks perspective, from the perspective of Nokia Ventures Organization, and also from the perspective of Nokia Research Center.’ Nokia Venture Partners, a branch of Nokia Ventures Organization, launched a new $500 million fund in December 2000 and allowed that a ‘disproportionate’ amount of it would go into Israeli companies. Nokia Research Center is on the lookout for Israeli start-ups with which it can cooperate.

Express VPN

Israeli company. It was acquired by Kape Technologies, an Israeli cybersecurity firm, for approximately $936 million. Express VPN is an israeli company owned by zionists who support the occupation of Palestine.

Motorola

Electronics giant Motorola has been targeted by BDS supporters for providing surveillance equipment used around Israeli settlements, along the Israeli-built separation barrier, and along the Israel-Gaza border. In addition, the company signed a $100 million deal with Israel in January 2014 for encrypted smartphones for its soldiers and security personnel. The IDF uses motorola as a main supplier for its communication equipment which enables them to effectively control the occupied Palestinians. They also manufacture the bomb fuses used in IDF bombs.

Dell

Michael Dell, the founder of Dell, is a member of the Friends of the IDF, which raises money for the Israeli military. He has donated millions so far and continues to do so.

Viber

Founder, Talmon Marco, is a zionist who supports IDF operations in Gaza.

Nvidia

Nvidia is building a supercomputer for Israel, which will undoubtedly be used to continue its oppression of Palestinians because AI has been used in killing of thousands of innocent civilians in Gaza during 2024 genocide. Moreover, Gilad Shainer, a senior vice president at Nvidia, said Nvidia worked with 800 startups in Israel and tens of thousands of software engineers..

History of Siemens

Siemens AG, a German multinational conglomerate, has a rich history spanning over 175 years, marked by technological innovation and global expansion. Founded in 1847 by Werner von Siemens and Johann Georg Halske in Berlin, the company initially focused on telecommunications, pioneering the development of the electric telegraph. This invention laid the foundation for Siemens' subsequent diversification into various sectors, including electrical engineering, power generation, transportation, and healthcare.

Throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Siemens expanded its operations globally, establishing itself as a leading player in multiple industries. The company played a crucial role in electrifying cities, developing early electric trams and power plants. During World War II, Siemens was deeply involved in the German war effort, producing military equipment and technology. In the post-war era, the company underwent significant restructuring and resumed its focus on civilian industries, contributing to the reconstruction and modernization of Europe's infrastructure.

In the latter half of the 20th century and into the 21st century, Siemens continued to innovate and diversify its portfolio. It became a prominent player in automation, digitalization, and renewable energy, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and technological advancement. Siemens' acquisition of various companies further strengthened its position in sectors such as healthcare, industrial automation, and transportation. Today, Siemens remains a global leader in multiple industries, known for its cutting-edge technology, commitment to innovation, and contributions to societal progress.