Summary
An investigation revealed that Israel's Unit 8200 has stored intercepted Palestinian phone calls on Microsoft's cloud servers. The system has been active since 2022 and is used to collect and keep vast amounts of communication data from Palestinians. Microsoft stated that their CEO was unaware of the exact nature of the data usage, and defended its role, stating no evidence links Azure or AI tools to harmful actions.
Key Facts
- Israel's Unit 8200 has been using Microsoft's cloud to store intercepted Palestinian phone calls.
- The surveillance system started in 2022 and collects large volumes of communication data.
- The data appears to be stored on Microsoft's servers in the Netherlands and Ireland.
- The system allegedly aids military operations and airstrikes in Palestinian territories.
- Microsoft claims their CEO, Satya Nadella, was not aware of the data's purpose.
- Reports indicate Microsoft's technology became deeply integrated within Israeli military operations since 1991.
- The revelations surfaced after a UN report accused various corporations of assisting Israel in its actions.
- Microsoft denies evidence that their tools have been used to harm people.
