Microsoft restricts services to Israeli military over surveillance concerns
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Microsoft has restricted some cloud services to Israel's Defense Ministry after investigations suggested the use of Microsoft Azure for mass surveillance of Palestinians, particularly by Unit 8200, amid ongoing conflicts and allegations of misuse.
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