Microsoft is conducting an investigation into a group of employees who, on Tuesday, forcibly entered its headquarters in Redmond, Washington. The protestors occupied CEO Brad Smith's office to decry the company's collaboration with the Israeli government amid the Gaza conflict. The protest group, named "No Azure for Apartheid," live-streamed their actions, capturing the moment they entered Building 34 and hung banners. A spokesperson for the organization affirmed that several Microsoft employees took part in the protest and were subsequently arrested. In response, Microsoft temporarily secured the building. Smith announced that the company is examining the employees' actions, emphasizing that Microsoft primarily offers cybersecurity support to the Israeli military. He further noted that the building's security protocols would undergo a thorough reassessment.
