Microsoft employees protest over ties to Israel and Gaza conflict

In recent months, Microsoft has faced internal unrest due to employee protests over the company’s alleged involvement in Israel’s military actions in Gaza. The protests reflect growing concern among staff about the ethical implications of Microsoft’s AI and cloud computing services being used by the Israeli military.

Key Events and Protests

April 4, 2025: During Microsoft’s 50th anniversary event, AI executive Mustafa Suleyman was interrupted by employees Ibtihal Aboussad and Vaniya Agrawal in protest of Microsoft’s ties to Israel. Both were fired days later.