Apple Faces Calls to Cease Donations for Illegal Settlements and Israeli Military
An open letter signed by Apple employees and shareholders urges the tech giant to stop matching employee donations to organizations linked to the Israeli military assault on Gaza and illegal settlement development in the West Bank. The letter demands that Apple investigate and halt donations to groups supporting IDF and illegal settlements.
Despite Apple not responding to comments, employees can donate to nonprofits through Benevity, with some eligible organizations like Friends of the IDF and others aiding settlement endeavors. An effort in NY seeks to challenge fundraising for illegal settlements. The lack of IRS enforcement of laws against activities violating international human rights law raises concerns.
This initiative by Apples4Ceasefire follows broader activism in tech companies objecting to complicity with the ongoing Gaza conflict. The call for Apple to avoid sending funds to such organizations reflects the need for corporate responsibility.
This conflict serves as a backdrop for Apple’s donation matching, with concerns over the funds supporting illegal activities in the West Bank. The attention drawn to these donations emphasizes the impact and influence of corporate involvement.