Amazon Fires Palestinian Engineer Ahmed Shahrour for Protesting Company’s Work with Israel

Ahmed Shahrour

The dismissal of Palestinian software engineer Ahmed Shahrour from Amazon’s Whole Foods business has reignited debate over free speech, corporate ethics, and the boundaries of workplace activism in the U.S. tech industry. His termination follows a five-week suspension linked to his public opposition to Amazon’s partnership with the Israeli government under the controversial Project Nimbus … Read more

Amazon Suspends Palestinian Engineer Ahmed Shahrour for Protesting Company’s Cloud Contract with Israeli Government

Ahmed Shahrour

In the high-stakes world of Big Tech, where innovation often intersects with global politics, a recent incident at Amazon has thrust the company into the spotlight for its handling of employee dissent. On September 8, 2025, Ahmed Shahrour, a Palestinian software engineer working for Amazon’s Whole Foods division in Seattle, was placed on paid suspension … Read more