An investigation conducted by The Guardian, +972 Magazine, and Local Call emphasizes Microsoft’s involvement with the Israeli military and its ongoing actions in Gaza, which have drawn widespread condemnation internationally. Recent reports cite that the Israeli military has been using Microsoft’s Azure services to manage substantial amounts of intercepted communication data in Gaza and the West Bank.

Numerous anonymous sources refer to the technical relationship between Microsoft and Israeli military intelligence, with assertions that Microsoft provided a tailored version of Azure to accommodate millions of intercepted communications. Following claims of complicity in war crimes, Microsoft employees protested publicly against the company’s partnerships with the Israeli military during April and May. This unrest was compounded by a call from the BDS movement to boycott Microsoft’s Xbox and Game Pass products until the relationship is severed. A contingent of shareholders subsequently demanded clarity regarding Microsoft’s human rights due diligence on its relations with military entities.

“In the face of serious allegations of complicity in genocide and other international crimes, Microsoft’s human rights due diligence processes appear ineffective.”

In addition to the ongoing investigations, reports indicate that Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella had discussions with Yossi Sariel, the former head of Israel’s Unit 8200, regarding infrastructure development, suggesting deep involvement in sensitive military operations.