Is Vishay Intertechnology on BDS List?

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Vishay Intertechnology has to be boycotted

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

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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..

Oracle

Oracle donated money to israeli employees after the war started, with an additional 10,000 israeli shekels for employees who serve in the IDF.

Payoneer

Payoneer is an israeli company which operates on stolen Palestinian land.

History of Vishay Intertechnology

Vishay Intertechnology is a global manufacturer of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components, founded by Dr. Felix Zandman in 1962. The company's origins trace back to Zandman's invention of a revolutionary resistor technology, known as foil resistors, which offered superior stability and accuracy compared to traditional wirewound or thick film resistors. This breakthrough laid the foundation for Vishay's success and established it as a leader in the electronic components industry.

Over the years, Vishay has expanded its product portfolio through strategic acquisitions and internal research and development efforts. The company now offers a comprehensive range of components including capacitors, diodes, inductors, optoelectronics, and integrated circuits, serving a wide array of industries such as automotive, telecommunications, consumer electronics, and industrial equipment. Vishay's commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction has earned it a reputation for reliability and excellence in the electronics market.

Today, Vishay Intertechnology operates manufacturing facilities, sales offices, and distribution centers worldwide, ensuring a global presence to meet the needs of its diverse customer base. Through continuous investment in research and development, as well as a dedication to providing cutting-edge solutions, Vishay remains at the forefront of technological advancement in the semiconductor and electronic components industry.