Microsoft Azure Implicated in Massive Surveillance of Palestinians

2025-08-07
Microsoft Azure Implicated in Massive Surveillance of Palestinians

Reports from The Guardian and other outlets reveal that Israel has been using Microsoft Azure cloud servers to store millions of recorded phone calls from Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank since 2022. This data, allegedly accessed by Israel's Unit 8200, has been used to inform military operations, including targeting for airstrikes. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella reportedly approved a customized system for this purpose. The revelation has sparked outrage, with critics accusing Microsoft of complicity in potential war crimes. While Microsoft denies knowledge, evidence suggests otherwise, raising serious ethical questions about the company's role.

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