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Amazon has terminated Ahmed Shahrour, a Palestinian software engineer, after he protested the company's $1.2 billion cloud computing contract with Israel. Shahrour was suspended in September for violating internal policies by posting non-work-related messages about the Israel-Palestine conflict in internal Slack channels.
The Incident
Shahrour's suspension and subsequent firing stemmed from his vocal criticism of Amazon's involvement in Project Nimbus, a joint cloud computing contract with Google. He urged Amazon to drop the contract, citing concerns over its potential use in military applications and the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Shahrour's actions went beyond online posts, as he handed out flyers and protested at Amazon's Seattle headquarters.
Amazon's Response
Amazon defended its decision to terminate Shahrour, stating that it doesn't tolerate discrimination, harassment, or threatening behavior. The company claimed that Shahrour's actions violated its internal policies, including standards of conduct and acceptable use policies. Amazon emphasized that its services for Israel are commercial and not meant for highly classified or military tasks.
Implications and Reactions
Shahrour's termination has sparked controversy, with some viewing it as a blatant act of retaliation to silence dissent from Palestinian voices within Amazon. This incident is part of a larger trend in the tech industry, where employees are increasingly speaking out against company contracts with governments. Google recently terminated dozens of employees involved in similar protests over Project Nimbus.

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