Google has fired 28 employees who took part in protests against the company’s cooperation with the Israeli government. The demonstrations were sparked by Project Nimbus, a deal between the Israeli government and Google and Amazon Web Services. Employees are concerned that Google’s cloud infrastructure may be assisting the Israeli military in selecting targets for airstrikes in Gaza.

Google’s involvement in the Gaza war is not new as it has faced backlash from employees before. In 2018, the company supported the American military’s “Maven” project, which led to resignations and protests from employees. This time, Google’s top management is standing firm against the protests and taking a harder stance.

The issue of corporate involvement in political conflicts is raising questions about the responsibilities of tech companies in global conflicts. Other tech companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Meta have also faced internal tensions over their involvement in Israel’s actions in Gaza. While Apple employees called on CEO Tim Cook to condemn the suffering of Palestinians, Microsoft and Meta removed posts related to the Gaza war from internal chat forums.

Project Nimbus highlights how technology companies can have a significant impact on political conflicts and human rights abuses. It also underscores the importance of businesses being transparent about their deals with governments and avoiding activities that could harm innocent people.