On Saturday, a significant event unfolded in the Middle East as the Hamas terror group launched an unexpected assault, unleashing a barrage of rockets into southern and central Israel.
The Israeli military struck what it said was a Hamas military compound and a rocket launching site after four incendiary balloons were launched into Israel.
It was the third time Israel has carried out airstrikes in Gaza since the end of the 11-day war it fought with the territory's militant Hamas rulers in May.
The employees, part of the Apple Muslim Association (AMA) which is an official employee group, asked the company to recognise that "millions of Palestinian people currently suffer under an illegal occupation"
According to the latest media reports, a total of 232 Palestinians, including more than 60 children, and at least 12 Israelis, have been killed since violence erupted near the Gaza border on May 10
While the Arab League and organisations like the Saudi-based OIC have maintained their view that the Palestinians should have their own independent state, Israel recently has reached recognition deals with several of its members.
