KPMG manager claims she was dismissed after being harassed over keffiyeh

A manager at KPMG has alleged she was fired after being subjected to harassment connected to her wearing of a keffiyeh, the traditional patterned scarf that has become a widely recognised symbol of Palestinian solidarity.

The woman claims the harassment she faced in the workplace over her choice to wear the garment ultimately led to her dismissal from the firm, though KPMG has not publicly commented on the specifics of her account.

The case raises fresh questions about workplace tolerance and the treatment of employees who express political or cultural views through their clothing, at a time when tensions over the Middle East conflict continue to reverberate across professional environments.