Police Arrest 18 in Microsoft Protests Over Israel Ties


Police Arrest 18 in Microsoft Protests Over Israel Ties

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Police Arrest 18 in Microsoft Protests Over Israel Ties

Protests happened at Microsoft in Redmond, Washington. The protests were about Microsoft's work with the Israeli military. Police arrested eighteen people who were protesting at Microsoft headquarters.

The protesters want Microsoft to end its business with Israel. They had two days of protests at the Microsoft campus. On the second day, the police said the protesters were aggressive.

The police asked the protesters to leave the Microsoft property. The protesters stayed and then the police arrested them. The protesters also put red paint on a big Microsoft sign.

Microsoft will look at how the Israeli military uses its technology. The company will have a law firm do the review. Microsoft said their rules do not allow some uses of their technology.

Microsoft says it respects human rights and will address unlawful actions. They said they will stop actions that damage property. The company said they will also stop actions that hurt other people.


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Where did the protests happen?

The protests happened at Microsoft in Redmond, Washington.

What did the protesters want from Microsoft?

The protesters want Microsoft to end its business with Israel.

What will Microsoft do regarding the Israeli military?

Microsoft will look at how the Israeli military uses its technology.


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