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Vaniya Agrawal, an ex-Microsoft engineer, says she was fired for protesting against what she says is the company's ties to Israel. Agrawal shares her story on why she chose to stand up for Palestinians in Gaza ⤵️

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David the American1 year ago

Huge technology R&D centers of multiple multinationals based in Israel

Michelle Tisza1 year ago

Thank you Ms Agrawal and Ms Aboussad. Clearly, Microsoft’s “philanthropy” is performative. They are happy making money with AI that enables killing civilians.

Daniel Kellis1 year ago

No worries. I heard Hamas will be having lots of positions opening up soon.

IsiBhunu Malume1 year ago

Tough luck. If you don't support your employer, why should they keep you on their payroll? Makes sense. GTFOOH

Daniell1 year ago

Is she paid by Iran ???

Java Man1 year ago

👀!! 👍

Hosverdicch1 year ago

No matter how long it takes, humanity will win...

Tau1 year ago

This POS was an engineer for Microsoft...?

New Sherif in Town.1 year ago

Good riddance. Now you can move there.

Prospectus Meus1 year ago

Shame … Focus: 1. Release All hostages 2. Disarm or destroy Hamas 3. Leave Gaza, Judea and Samaria

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