Microsoft suspends services to Israel over Palestinian surveillance concerns
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Microsoft has ceased certain services to the Israel Ministry of Defence after reports that a unit within the IDF was using Azure for mass surveillance of civilians in Gaza and the West Bank, aiming to ensure compliance with its terms of service and prevent misuse for harm. The decision follows an internal review and is seen as a significant step amid ongoing protests and advocacy against military use of technology in the region.
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