Former Microsoft employee Abdo Mohamed tells how a worker-led group that he was part of, No Azure for Apartheid, which is demanding that the US tech firm cut its ties to Israel’s government and military, held a vigil and fundraiser in October for Gaza relief efforts.WATCH: Microsoft employee fired for Pro-Palestinian vigil
Later that day, Mohamed said he and his colleague, Hossam Nasr, received a call informing them that Microsoft had terminated their employment.WATCH: Microsoft employee fired for Pro-Palestinian vigil
He said organising the vigil did not violate any of the company policies. In fact, Microsoft encourages employees to hold events that promote charities and nonprofit organisations. Except when it comes to Palestine and Israel, he said.