Microsoft “must cancel all contracts” with Israeli military

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete October 26, 2025 at 10:58 AM

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Zille Eizad, a former principal software engineer at Microsoft, has called for the company to cancel all contracts with the Israeli military. Eizad resigned from his position due to disagreements over the company's involvement with military entities. He believes that a "worker-led movement" can compel tech giants like Microsoft to adopt more ethical business practices. The call for action and resignation were detailed in an article published on October 26, 2025. Eizad’s stance highlights growing concerns among tech workers regarding their companies' ties with military organizations.

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