Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Amazon Suspends Engineer Over Criticism of Israel Ties
An Amazon software engineer, Ahmed Shahrour, was suspended after criticizing the company.
He protested Amazon's $1.2 billion Project Nimbus contract with the Israeli government, expressing concerns about supporting actions against Palestinians.
Amazon stated they are investigating Shahrour’s posts and don't tolerate discrimination or harassment.
Shahrour's access to company tools and email has been revoked.
The suspension follows similar actions at Microsoft and Google, where employees faced consequences for protesting their companies’ dealings with Israel.
Amazon suspended engineer Ahmed Shahrour for criticizing the company.
Shahrour protested Amazon’s Project Nimbus contract with the Israeli government.
The suspension followed Shahrour’s posts on internal company channels.
Amazon cited potential policy violations as the reason for the suspension.
Shahrour's access to company tools and email has been revoked.
- Who
- Ahmed Shahrour, Amazon software engineer.
- What
- Was suspended by Amazon for criticizing the company's involvement with the Israeli government.
- When
- Not explicitly stated in the report.
- Where
- Amazon, and Whole Foods, locations.
- Why
- Shahrour criticized Amazon's Project Nimbus contract and collaboration with the Israeli government.
Pro-Palestinian Activists
Amazon
Freedom of Speech
Pro-Palestinian Activists
Amazon's actions suppress pro-Palestinian voices.
Amazon
Amazon does not tolerate discrimination or harassment.
Project Nimbus
Pro-Palestinian Activists
Amazon's involvement supports Israeli actions in Gaza.
Amazon
Project Nimbus is a cloud computing contract.
- Engineer
- Ahmed Shahrour
- Employer
- Amazon (Whole Foods)
- Reason for Suspension
- Criticism of Amazon's Israel ties
- Contract in Question
- Project Nimbus
- Contract Value
- $1.2 Billion
- Amazon's Stance
- Does not tolerate discrimination or harassment
Sources
Amazon suspends Palestinian engineer after criticism over Israel ties, he says, ‘I am left with no choice but to resist’
Amazon Suspends Palestinian Engineer Over Letter to CEO Andy Jassy Criticizing Israel Ties
