Resources

The games industry isn’t the only one that is complicit in the ongoing genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. There are numerous tech companies that provide services to the Israeli military, and too many companies that profit over the occupation of Palestine. We’ve listed some further resources below that you can check out to further learn about the work that needs to be done, and the actions you can partake in to support the cause.

Organisations

  • BDS Movement - Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions is a Palestinian-led movement that seeks to end the occupation and colonisation of all Arab lands, to have the fundamental rights of Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel recognised to full equality, and to bring about the return of Palestinians to their homes and properties.

  • No Tech For Apartheid - A tech worker-led campaign led by Google and Amazon workers against both companies’ $1B Project Nimbus cloud computing contract with the Israeli government and military.

  • Demilitarise Education - A group that seeks to sever ties between universities in the UK and the military and defence sector.

Guides On How To Get Involved

  • BDS have a detailed guide on the strategies they take, explanations of the different types of boycotts they call for, how they prioritise particular targets, and ways you can take part in various campaigns.
  • If you work at a tech company with ties to the Israeli military, Collective Action in Tech have a guide with a step-by-step process on how you can organise in your workplace for Palestine.

Further Reading

  • The Watermelon Index features a huge list of campaigns to follow, groups to get involved with, companies to target, and resources to learn more.
  • Decolonize Palestine is an accessible, comprehensive resource which breaks down and combats central Zionist myths that we hear in the mainstream media and online all the time.
  • Makan is a Palestinian-led educational charity. If you want to go the next mile to deepen your learning about the Palestinian struggle, you can do so through taking part in workshops, attending panels, taking online courses and more.