Deluxe Distribution boss Jim Thiebaud has confirmed that the company has stopped distributing its brands to Israel amid growing concerns among skateboarders about the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine.
As we previously reported, the Gaza Skate Team has been struggling to receive donations from skateboarders around the world.
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Their GoFundMe campaign was also suspended, forcing the group to turn to Chuffed.org to continue raising funds for people in need.
The situation has led more members of the skateboarding community to speak out about what is happening in Palestine and how the industry can respond.
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Skateboarder @yourmombeats recently thanked Thiebaud on X, acknowledging his decision while recognizing that the skateboarding community's actions are only a small part of a much larger situation.
"Thank you Jim. In a sense, this is small in the scope of the atrocities Israel is committing, but it's also huge. This probably had more to do with that IG post than my little tweet, but the point is that speaking up can feel pointless, but it matters and can make a difference"
Thank you Jim. In a sense, this is small in the scope of the atrocities Israel is committing, but it's also huge. This probably had more to do with that IG post than my little tweet, but the point is that speaking up can feel pointless, but it matters and can make a difference
— {{{MEANWHILE 3.0}}}, (parenthetical descriptor) (@yourmombeats) October 16, 2026
Thiebaud responded directly to the message, confirming the company's decision in a short reply.
"Thank you. We've ceased distribution to Israel across all of our brands."
His response confirms that the decision covers every brand under the company's distribution network, although no further details about the timing or implementation have been shared.
The exchange comes as skateboarders continue to discuss ways to support Palestinians and draw attention to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Even Girl Skateboards had to release a statement clarifying that its Israel WE OG board series was never produced, despite images of the boards continuing to circulate online.
READ MORE: Girl and Chocolate Reject Tel Aviv Skate Shop Collaboration Over Genocide Concerns
As a result, more skateboarders are speaking out in support of Palestine, with riders across the skateboarding community calling for a free Palestine and drawing attention to the ongoing suffering in Gaza.
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