Microsoft’s 50th anniversary celebration in Redmond, Washington, was disrupted on Friday when two employees staged pro-Palestinian protests, voicing opposition to the company’s ties to the Israeli military and its use of artificial intelligence in conflict zones.
A joint investigation has revealed the extensive collaboration between Microsoft and the Israeli military, highlighting the deep integration of the tech giant’s cloud and AI services in military operations.
In 2006, Carter famously sparked an outcry when his book "Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid" was published.
Says Amnesty Int'l, accuses Israel of 'committing genocide' in Gaza
It is heartening to note that many large demonstrations held in Western capitals and major cities were participated in by people of all religions.
The red carpet wasn't the only eye-catching red item at the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday night. Several stars including Grammy winner Billie Eilish and Oscar nominee Mark Ruffalo wore red pins representing Artists4Ceasefire, five months into the Israel-Hamas war. More than 30,000 people have been killed since the war in Gaza began in October.
Anticipating protests at the Academy Awards over the Israel-Palestine war, the Los Angeles police will increase its presence on Sunday night so that the Oscars ceremony isn't disrupted. The New York Times, citing the Los Angeles Police Department, reported that at least one group “would like to stop the Academy Awards”. The police gathered the intelligence based partially on social media posts.
This letter is a message on behalf of 15 million people who, despite being subjected to the worst kind of horrors taking place in recent history, still fight for freedom, peace and justice.
To coerce journalists into docility, Israel is also killing their families.
This moment serves as a reflection, and a reminder, of the Western complicity in perpetuating the injustice against Palestinians.
