Microsoft Under Pressure from Former Employees | Seattle News

Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 21, 2026 · 1m

One year after a bold protest at Microsoft’s HQ, former employees and activists are still pushing for the company to cut all ties with Israel’s military — arguing its tech fuels Gaza surveillance. From kayaking to executive homes to sit-ins at Brad Smith’s office, they’ve used direct action to demand accountability. Though Microsoft ended some contracts, organizers call it a partial win — insisting collective pressure can force change. With figures like Hossam Nasr and Ahmed Shahrour still on the front lines, they’re refusing to be silent, claiming moral agency over their labor and conscience…