Microsoft employees occupy headquarters in protest of Israel contracts

Microsoft Employees Protest Israel Contracts at Headquarters On Tuesday, a group of current and former Microsoft employees, along with community members, occupied a plaza at Microsoft's headquarters in Redmond, Washington, to protest the company's contracts with the Israeli government. The protesters declared the area a "Liberated Zone" and renamed it the "Martyred Palestinian Children's Plaza." The protest, organized by the No Azure for Apartheid group, involved around 50 people at the start of the event. The protesters set up tents and created artistic displays to commemorate the losses in Gaza, including shrouds and a large plate with a message. The group is calling on Microsoft to cancel its contracts with the Israeli government, which they believe are contributing to the oppression of Palestinians. The protest is part of a larger movement to hold tech companies accountable for their involvement in conflicts and human rights issues. Microsoft has faced criticism for its work with the Israeli government, and the protesters are demanding that the company re-evaluate its business relationships.