Microsoft cuts cloud services to Israeli military unit over Palestinian surveillance
An investigation began following a report by The Guardian that Israel's Unit 8200 was using Azure cloud storage for data on phone calls surveilled from Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank.
MAIN POINTS
- The Guardian reported on Israel's Unit 8200 using Azure for data storage.
- The data involved phone call surveillance of Palestinians.
- Surveillance targeted areas include Gaza and the West Bank.
- The report prompted an investigation into these practices.
TAKEAWAYS
- Unit 8200 is an elite Israeli military intelligence unit.
- Azure cloud storage was chosen for storing sensitive surveillance data.
- The investigation highlights concerns over privacy and data use.
- The situation underscores the ongoing tensions in the region.