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Microsoft Tightens Human Rights Controls Following Inquiry into Israeli Surveillance of Palestinians
Jun 04, 2026 04:23 PM CT
Tel Aviv, Israel
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Microsoft announced stricter human rights measures for national security clients after an inquiry revealed its technology was used by Israel for mass surveillance of Palestinians. This development highlights the intersection of commercial tech, intelligence operations, and international scrutiny regarding the conduct of the conflict in Gaza and the West Bank.
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Announcement seeks to close a difficult chapter for the company after the Guardian revealed its platform was used in mass surveillance of Palestinians Microsoft has said it will tighten human rights controls when working with national security agencies after an inquiry into how the Israeli milita...
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Accused of using Microsoft's platform for mass surveillance of Palestinians, prompting corporate policy changes.