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Tech for Palestine (a.k.a. T4P) is a coordinated effort of approximately 40 individuals involving technologists, digital rights organizations, and advocacy groups who engage with issues related to the Israeli–Palestinian conflict through technology. Activities under this effort include internal organizing by employees in technology companies, public campaigns, and support for Palestinian access to digital tools and infrastructure.^[1]^[2] Tech for Palestine was founded in the wake of the October 7 attacks, in which nearly 1,200 civilians were massacred in Israel near the Gaza border by Hamas militants.^[3]

Background

Tech for Palestine was founded by billionaire founder of tech company CircleCI, Paul Biggar, three months following the October 7 attacks, in which nearly 1,200 civilians were massacred by various Palestinian insurgents. The initiative was an outgrowth of aims to mobilize members of the global tech community in support of a pro-Palestinian position.^[4]^[5] It began following a viral blog post by Biggar titled “I Can’t Sleep,” reflecting his view that tech-industry voices were not favorable enough to Gaza.^[6]^[7]

According to a Twitter/X post from the group about itself, it emphasizes using technology to “disrupt conventional narratives, capture systems of power, and accelerate pro‑Palestinian organizing and public awareness”.^[8]^[9]

Other activities

Boycottech website and database

Tech for Palestine launched web tools including GitHub badges and site banners calling for a ceasefire and maintains a database of Israeli companies and venture capital firms. One of their projects include Boycottech which is a website that calls for boycotts of Israeli tech companies.^[10]^[11]

The T4P incubator

The T4P Incubator provides volunteer time, mentorship, marketing support, and ecosystem connections to over 20 advocacy-focused tech initiatives. Some initiatives include ethics.vc, findaprotest.info, Apricot (a job platform for Palestinians), and Pal‑Chat (an AI chatbot giving historical and legal context).^[12]^[13]

Collaboration

T4P acts as an organizational hub, connecting project leaders with volunteers via platforms like Discord and GitHub.^[14]^[15]

References

^ "Tech for Palestine launches to provide tools to help support Palestinians". Yahoo News. January 2, 2024. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
^ thedailystar.net/tech-startup/news/tech-palestine-initiative-launched-support-palestinians-3510791
^ Davis, Dominic-Madori (January 2, 2024). "Tech for Palestine launches to provide tools to help support Palestinians". TechCrunch. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
^ "Meta's staunch support for Israel shines through amid Gaza genocide". Tehran Times. August 26, 2024. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
^ "Tech for Palestine Coalition Launched To Support Palestine". Inc. Arabia English - en.incarabia.com. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
^ "I can't sleep". Paul Biggar. December 14, 2023. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
^ Pratt, Timothy (December 3, 2024). "'Progressive except for Palestine': how a tech charity imploded over a statement on Gaza". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
^ https://x.com/tech4palestine/status/1782160494113046953
^ Ansari, Tasmia (January 31, 2024). "Paul Biggar Breaks Silence on Big Tech's Palestine Stance | AIM". Analytics India Magazine. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
^ Wire, Muslim Tech (January 3, 2024). "Tech For Palestine Launches and Unveils Several Tools for Palestinian Solidarity". Muslim Tech Wire. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
^ "Tech for Palestine Coalition Launched To Support Palestine". Inc. Arabia English - en.incarabia.com. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
^ Bhuiyan, Johana (January 2, 2025). "Halal tech: how Muslim-friendly websites and apps blossomed in 2024". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
^ Hussain, Shaik Zakeer (October 7, 2024). "Tech for Palestine Launches Incubator for Pro-Palestinian Tech Initiatives". Barakah Insider. Retrieved June 22, 2025.
^ Bureau, The Hindu (January 3, 2024). ""Tech for Palestine": 40 Technologists band together to support besieged Palestine". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved June 22, 2025. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
^ "Palestine boycott list | Ethical Consumer". www.ethicalconsumer.org. December 27, 2024. Retrieved June 22, 2025.

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[1] "Tech for Palestine launches to provide tools to help support Palestinians". Yahoo News. January 2, 2024. Retrieved June 22, 2025.

[2] thedailystar.net/tech-startup/news/tech-palestine-initiative-launched-support-palestinians-3510791

[3] Davis, Dominic-Madori (January 2, 2024). "Tech for Palestine launches to provide tools to help support Palestinians". TechCrunch. Retrieved June 22, 2025.

[4] "Meta's staunch support for Israel shines through amid Gaza genocide". Tehran Times. August 26, 2024. Retrieved June 22, 2025.

[5] "Tech for Palestine Coalition Launched To Support Palestine". Inc. Arabia English - en.incarabia.com. Retrieved June 22, 2025.

[6] "I can't sleep". Paul Biggar. December 14, 2023. Retrieved June 22, 2025.

[7] Pratt, Timothy (December 3, 2024). "'Progressive except for Palestine': how a tech charity imploded over a statement on Gaza". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved June 22, 2025.

[8] ttps://x.com/tech4palestine/status/1782160494113046953

[9] Ansari, Tasmia (January 31, 2024). "Paul Biggar Breaks Silence on Big Tech's Palestine Stance | AIM". Analytics India Magazine. Retrieved June 22, 2025.

[10] Wire, Muslim Tech (January 3, 2024). "Tech For Palestine Launches and Unveils Several Tools for Palestinian Solidarity". Muslim Tech Wire. Retrieved June 22, 2025.

[11] "Tech for Palestine Coalition Launched To Support Palestine". Inc. Arabia English - en.incarabia.com. Retrieved June 22, 2025.

[12] Bhuiyan, Johana (January 2, 2025). "Halal tech: how Muslim-friendly websites and apps blossomed in 2024". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved June 22, 2025.

[13] Hussain, Shaik Zakeer (October 7, 2024). "Tech for Palestine Launches Incubator for Pro-Palestinian Tech Initiatives". Barakah Insider. Retrieved June 22, 2025.

[14] Bureau, The Hindu (January 3, 2024). ""Tech for Palestine": 40 Technologists band together to support besieged Palestine". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved June 22, 2025. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)

[15] "Palestine boycott list | Ethical Consumer". www.ethicalconsumer.org. December 27, 2024. Retrieved June 22, 2025.

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