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Current and former Cisco employees have accused the technology company of fostering a hostile work environment for Muslim and Arab staff, alleging retaliation and harassment following internal activism opposing the company's technology sales to the Israeli military. The allegations add to a broader pattern of workplace disputes at major US tech firms tied to their business relationships with Israel amid the ongoing Gaza conflict. The claims highlight continuing friction inside American corporations over employee activism related to Israel-Palestine, echoing similar controversies at other technology companies. Cisco has not yet issued a detailed public response to the specific allegations.