Non-Disparagement Microsoft lets go two employees following protest of Israeli links Pro-Palestinian activists call top bosses “hypocrites” and “war profiteers” over tech giant’s links to Gaza conflict iStock.com/lcva2 Image Jenna Lomax News Editor Thursday 10 April 2025 Two software engineers who protested Microsoft’s links to the Israeli military during the company’s 50th birthday celebrations have been dismissed by the company with immediate effect. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Culture Israel-Hamas war turns polarised workplaces into powder kegs Employee Relations All eyes on Google after sit-in protest firings Unions Unions criticise Israel over treatment of Palestinians Politics US firms should beware boycott of Columbia grads protesting Israel