Meta Platforms has temporarily closed its office in Tel Aviv amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, a move that impacts roughly 900 employees working at the facility. According to a report by The Information, the company informed staff about the closure through an internal memo, citing growing safety concerns as hostilities intensify across the region.
In the message to employees, the tech giant acknowledged that many workers may not have access to bomb shelters or secure rooms at home during the crisis.
“We understand that not everyone has access to a shelter or safe room at home during these challenging times,” the memo reportedly stated, adding that the situation had created distressing conditions for several employees.
To support staff, Meta said it would provide hotel accommodation for up to five days for employees who do not have access to safe shelter facilities.
Tech firms take precautionary steps
Meta is not the only technology company taking precautionary measures as the conflict escalates. Several global tech firms with operations across the Middle East have adjusted their workplace policies to ensure employee safety.
Nvidia has reportedly shut its office in Dubai and asked employees to work from home. Meanwhile, Amazon has instructed staff across the region to shift to remote work and follow local government safety guidelines.
Social media company Snap Inc. has also asked employees across its four Middle East offices to work remotely amid the escalating tensions.
Drone strikes hit cloud infrastructure
Earlier this month, the conflict also disrupted cloud infrastructure operated by Amazon Web Services. Three AWS data centres — two in the United Arab Emirates and one in Bahrain — were reportedly struck by Iranian drones.
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