Israeli-born Intel executive sues, says he was fired for blowing a whistle on boss’ ‘horrific’ pro-Hamas social media activity

The lawsuit was filed on behalf of an unnamed former executive, described in the suit as an Israeli Jewish emigre and veteran of the Israeli Defense Force now living in New York City.

He says in the 47-page complaint that Badr began openly supporting Hamas and the destruction of Israel soon after the October 7, 2023 invasion.

“To be clear, Badr did not simply sympathize with the plight of innocent Gazans stuck in the middle of Hamas and Israel,” said the lawsuit, filed by attorney Douglas Wigdor of Wigdor LLP.

“Rather, he openly advocated for and celebrated the murder of Israelis like John Doe and the members of his family,” who are still in Israel, the lawsuit said.

The plaintiff “nearly lost his entire family to a missile strike by Hamas” earlier this year, and they had to evacuate their home, the lawsuit said.

“John Doe, an Israeli IDF veteran, was made to report to a man that would celebrate the death of his community, the death of his family, and frankly, the death of John Doe,” the lawsuit said.

The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages. A spokesperson for Intel did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

“While the rise in antisemitism around the world is alarming, it is inexcusable that Intel not only condones this type of behavior but retaliated against a former member of the Israel Defense Force for complaining about deeply disturbing tropes that were posted on social media by his boss,” Wigdor said in a press statement Tuesday.