Sources from within Unit 8200 have claimed that the cloud-based system helped guide deadly airstrikes and shaped military operations. The collected information was also used for other purposes, including blackmail and arbitrary detention.

Microsoft opens an external investigation into allegations that Israel's military unit uses its cloud technology for mass surveillance of Palestinians

Microsoft is investigating claims that Israel's military intelligence used its Azure cloud platform for mass surveillance of Palestinians. Allegedly, Unit 8200 archived millions of intercepted phone calls,

Microsoft has launched an investigation into how Israel's military surveillance agency, Unit 8200, is using its cloud platform. The review follows reports that the agency was using Microsoft Azure to store audio files from millions of phone calls made by Palestinians and had even been used to coordinate military attacks on Palestinians.

A new investigation into Microsoft's connections with the Israeli military surveillance of Palestinians and assault on Gaza has sparked new calls for a boycott.

Leaked documents allege Microsoft's Azure cloud was customised for Israel's Unit 8200 to store millions of Palestinian phone calls and assist in planning Gaza airstrikes, sparking ethical concerns.

Microsoft will review allegations that its Azure cloud was used by the Israeli military in the mass surveillance of Palestinians.