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submitted 4 days ago by Osm@lemmy.ml to c/palestine@lemmy.ml

On boycotts, I've already started avoiding their products, but when I noticed that people around me, and people in general, don't take it seriously, I began questioning whether it actually has any real impact. Is the problem that boycotts don't work, or that people simply can't resist their habits and desires? I honestly can't create change alone, so what am I supposed to do with that?

So I'm asking: where does an ordinary person start? What common mistakes should I avoid? What genuinely helps, instead of hollow gestures of solidarity?

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[-] JerryMerweather@piefed.social 5 points 3 days ago

I feel the same, But I am happy to hear that someone else is also boycotting.

Boycotting is somewhat easy, mostly because the alternative to buying from zionists is to buy local brands. which supports local brands and avoids direct support to big brands.

[-] geneva_convenience@lemmy.ml 3 points 3 days ago

There are so many companies with links to Israel that boycotting can cost them thousands of dollars a year. You give up some treats but there are alternatives for most things.

Sameer Project is a good org in Palestine if you want to donate

[-] some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 3 days ago

Continue to advocate for change and educate those willing to learn. The view toward Israel has changed dramatically in the last three years. Lots of people are noticing their terrible behavior. I wouldn’t have ever bet on this shift before, but it’s happening.

[-] dessalines@lemmy.ml 3 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

In a addition to the BDS (boycott, divest, sanctions) campaign against Israel ppl mentioned below (list of targeted companies here ), here's a group of vetted aid organizations one can donate to.

[-] TiredTiger@lemmy.ml 4 points 3 days ago

Boycotting does help. The average Westerner (apologies if I'm incorrect in assuming you're in the West) dismisses the impact of BDS to absolve their conscience of their inaction. They will come up with any excuse to avoid forgoing their treats.

You can go there to do human rights work

Apply with EAPPI, CPT, ISM, etc.

[-] YourBestFriend@quokk.au -3 points 3 days ago

What kind of laws are you willing to break? Misdemeanors? Felonies? TrEaSoN?!?

[-] Osm@lemmy.ml 2 points 3 days ago

Is it necessary to do one of this ? there are no other options?

[-] YourBestFriend@quokk.au 0 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

How can you help without helping in a way that could have consequences? Well, I guess awareness is the only thing you can do. A lot of people who don’t like to help agree, so you’ll be in good company.

this post was submitted on 09 Nov 2026
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