The Walt Disney Company is a global entertainment powerhouse operating Disney+ streaming services, theme parks, studios, and media networks across more than 100 countries. The company has been officially added to the BDS priority boycott list due to its financial and political alignment with Israel, most notably a public donation of $2 million to Israeli humanitarian organizations in the wake of the October 7 attacks. Disney donated $1 million to Magen David Adom, Israel’s emergency medical response service, and an additional $1 million to other relief groups focused on Israeli civilians. No comparable support was extended to Palestinian civilians suffering under siege in Gaza. Disney’s CEO also issued a formal statement of solidarity with Israel, with no mention of Palestinian victims. This donation and messaging underline the company’s political complicity and disregard for Palestinian suffering, reinforcing its role in normalizing apartheid narratives. Disney+ also continues distributing content that valorizes militarization and occupation, including partnerships with Israeli military-affiliated producers and filming within occupied territories.
Disney is rated High Impact due to its symbolic and financial complicity in Israel’s war and occupation. The company’s $2 million donation exclusively supported Israeli institutions, with no relief directed toward Palestinians, making it a de facto partner in apartheid infrastructure. Disney’s public messaging and CEO statements prioritized one side of the conflict, further silencing Palestinian suffering. Beyond donations, Disney’s content production and streaming platform amplify narratives that normalize occupation and exclude Palestinian voices. As a dominant cultural entity, Disney shapes perceptions globally. For those committed to Palestinian solidarity and media justice, Disney+ represents an influential battleground, and a clear target for boycott action.
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