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Google fires employee who protested Israel tech event, as internal dissent mounts

Publishing timestamp: 2024-03-08 12:45:21


Summary

Google fired an employee who disrupted an executive's conference keynote in protest of the company's involvement with Israel. The company has faced internal controversy over its military contracts with Israel, leading to the shutdown of an internal discussion forum. The escalation of conflicts in the Middle East has increased tension within Google, with employees questioning the company's values and actions.


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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/03/08/google-fires-employee-who-protested-israel-tech-event-shuts-forum.html


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