HP Inc.
Global technology company with documented history of providing checkpoint surveillance, population registry, and prison technology infrastructure supporting the Israeli occupation. Inherited legacy contracts from Hewlett-Packard Company following the 2015 corporate split, with ongoing ties through shared Israeli subsidiary operations.
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HP faces sustained reputational risk as a longstanding BDS Movement target. Documented involvement in checkpoint biometrics and population registry systems has led to high-profile divestments by Presbyterian Church (USA), Unitarian Universalist Association, and major European trade unions including Unite and FNV.
Consumer-facing business creates direct revenue exposure. HP Inc. reported $53.6B revenue in FY2024. Institutional divestment campaigns and consumer boycott have demonstrable market impact. University and government procurement exclusions represent material contract risk.
Historical provision of biometric systems for military checkpoints and current services to Israel Prison Service, whose facilities the UN has documented for arbitrary detention, create significant legal exposure. HPE named in 2025 UN OHCHR report on companies facilitating occupation.
Shared Israeli subsidiary (Hewlett Packard Israel Ltd.) creates ongoing operational connection to occupation infrastructure regardless of corporate split. Employee awareness and talent retention concerns in ESG-conscious technology sector.
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HP Inc. represents an important consumer-facing target in the boycott strategy, with a documented 25-year history of providing technology infrastructure to Israeli occupation systems. While the 2015 corporate split transferred many direct contracts to Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), HP Inc. remains strategically significant due to its consumer brand visibility, shared Israeli subsidiary operations, and the precedent that sustained BDS pressure on both HP companies maintains accountability for the original Hewlett-Packard Company's role. The company has commercial ties with Israel, which the International Court of Justice found faces a 'plausible' genocide case (ICJ, January 2024).
Key Leverage Points
- Consumer Visibility: Unlike purely B2B targets, HP Inc.'s consumer products (PCs, printers, ink) enable direct consumer boycott action with measurable market impact. $53.6B annual revenue creates significant pressure potential.
- Institutional Procurement: Universities, government agencies, and large enterprises represent major procurement channels. Human rights screens in public procurement policies can exclude HP from contracts.
- Proven Divestment Precedent: Successful divestments by Presbyterian Church (USA), Unitarian Universalist Association, Unite the Union, and FNV demonstrate institutional pressure effectiveness.
- Brand Reputation Sensitivity: As a consumer brand, HP is vulnerable to reputational campaigns that can directly impact purchase decisions and talent recruitment.
- Clear Alternatives: Unlike specialized military contractors, HP products have direct competitors (Dell, Lenovo, Brother, Canon) enabling straightforward procurement substitution.
Evidence Summary
Who Profits and AFSC Investigate document HP's historical role as system integrator for the Basel biometric checkpoint system (1999-2016), which required Palestinians to submit fingerprints, retinal scans, and facial geometry data to pass through Israeli military checkpoints in the occupied West Bank. The company also operated Israel's population registry database containing ethnic and religious identity information through its Compaq and EDS acquisitions. From 2009-2017, HP served as the exclusive PC provider to the Israeli military, and from 2011-2017 as the exclusive server provider before that contract transferred to Cisco.
Following the 2015 corporate split, ongoing involvement continues through the shared Hewlett Packard (Israel) Ltd. subsidiary, which maintains contracts with the Israel Police (NIS 8 million through 2026), Israel Prison Service (equipment maintenance), and provides Itanium servers for the Aviv population registry system (NIS 3.8 million through 2026). In 2025, Hewlett Packard Enterprise was specifically identified in a UN OHCHR report listing companies facilitating Israeli occupation.
Corporate Structure Context
The November 2015 split of Hewlett-Packard Company into HP Inc. (consumer hardware) and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (enterprise services) was followed by HPE's 2017 spin-off of enterprise services to DXC Technology. This corporate restructuring distributed occupation-related contracts across multiple entities while maintaining shared infrastructure through the Israeli subsidiary. The BDS Movement maintains both HP Inc. and HPE remain legitimate targets, as the split did not represent genuine divestment from occupation infrastructure but rather corporate reorganisation that obscured accountability.
Engagement Strategy
Campaign efforts should leverage HP Inc.'s consumer visibility for direct boycott action while pursuing institutional procurement exclusions at universities and government agencies. The proven track record of religious institution and trade union divestments provides a template for sustained pressure. Messaging should emphasise the 25-year documented history of occupation technology provision and the ongoing role of the shared Israeli subsidiary, countering corporate claims that the 2015 split resolved complicity concerns. Consumer campaigns highlighting ethical alternatives (Framework, Brother) can demonstrate that switching is practical while supporting more ethical manufacturers.
Evidence & Sources
Verified sources including NGO reports, regulatory filings, and primary documents. Use these to substantiate your correspondence.
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights identifies Hewlett Packard Enterprise among companies facilitating Israeli occupation: 'Before IBM, Hewlett Packard Enterprises (HPE) maintained the database and its Israeli subsidiary is still providing servers.'
Open sourceDocuments HP's role as Basel System integrator for checkpoint biometrics, population registry operations, settlement R&D centre in Beitar Illit, and Smart City pilot in Ariel settlement.
Open sourceCentral campaign resource documenting reasons for boycott, historical context comparing HP to Polaroid's South African involvement, and campaign activities.
Open sourceComprehensive report documenting ongoing contracts with Israel Police (NIS 8M through 2026), Israel Prison Service equipment maintenance, and Aviv System server provision through Israeli subsidiary.
Open sourceHP states they 'do not take sides in political disputes' while claiming adherence to 'highest standards of ethical business conduct' and 'rigorous policies to respect human rights.'
Open sourceFoundational report documenting Basel System checkpoint biometrics, population registry involvement, and military/prison service contracts prior to 2015 corporate split.
Open sourceMinistry of Defense confirmed HP Israel was hired to operate and maintain the Basel biometric control system at checkpoints in Jericho, Bethlehem, Jenin, Nablus, Tulkarem, Hebron, Abu Dis, and Tarkumia.
Open sourceUpdates & Milestones
- UN OHCHR identification
Hewlett Packard Enterprise identified in UN High Commissioner for Human Rights report listing companies facilitating Israeli occupation.
- Prison Service maintenance contract
Hewlett Packard Israel contracted by Israel Prison Service as sole supplier for HPE equipment maintenance (NIS 364,075).
- Israel Police contract extended
Israel Police announces intention to extend Hewlett Packard Israel contract as sole supplier through December 2026 for additional NIS 4 million.
- Aviv System server contract
Hewlett Packard (Israel) Ltd. contracted to provide Itanium servers for Aviv population registry system - NIS 3.8M through June 2026.
- Israel Police contract renewed
Hewlett Packard Israel contracted to provide Data Center Care services for Israel Police - NIS 4 million for three years through 2024.
- Major union divestments
Unite the Union (UK) and FNV (Netherlands' largest union) announce divestment from HP companies over occupation involvement.
- Military server contract transfers to Cisco
Cisco Systems wins bid to replace HP as Israeli military server provider.
- Basel System decommissioned
Israeli Ministry of Defense confirms Basel checkpoint biometric system scrapped. System operated for 17 years controlling Palestinian movement.
- Unitarian Universalist Association divestment
UUA and its endowment fund implement human rights screen, divesting from both HP Inc. and Hewlett Packard Enterprise.
- HP splits into HP Inc. and HPE
Hewlett-Packard Company splits into HP Inc. (consumer PCs, printers) and Hewlett Packard Enterprise (enterprise services). Occupation-related contracts largely transfer to HPE.
- Presbyterian Church (USA) divestment
Presbyterian Church (USA) General Assembly votes to divest from HP and other companies profiting from Israeli occupation.
- Military server monopoly awarded
HP wins contract as exclusive server provider for Israeli military and security forces. Ministry of Defense confirms Basel System maintenance by HP Israel.
- Exclusive military PC provider contract
HP becomes exclusive personal computer provider to the Israeli military, contract continues through 2017-2019.
- EDS acquisition expands occupation role
HP acquires Electronic Data Systems, inheriting Basel System checkpoint contract and Beitar Illit settlement R&D centre. Begins work on Arbel Project adding biometrics to population registry.
- Israeli Navy IT contract
HP begins administering Israeli Navy IT infrastructure.
- Ariel settlement Smart City pilot
HP implements Smart City pilot in illegal Ariel settlement including disaster-resistant storage and wireless internet infrastructure.
- Population registry involvement begins
Following Compaq acquisition, HP inherits contract to manage Israel's population registry database containing ethnic and religious identity records.
- Basel System contract awarded
Israeli Ministry of Defense awards EDS Israel contract to develop biometric checkpoint access control system. Later acquired by HP through EDS acquisition (2008).