Yossi Sariel aimed to use technology to transform intelligence gathering within Unit 8200 of Israel's intelligence agency. An investigation revealed plans to transfer substantial data to Microsoft's Azure cloud platform, facilitating mass surveillance of Palestinians. Microsoft stated it was unaware of the data content and denied any association with civilian targeting or harm. Questions arose regarding the specifics of Microsoft's agreement and the implications of using this data on Palestinians.
Sariel had a plan to transfer large amounts of Unit 8200's data, including top-secret information, into Microsoft's cloud platform, Azure. This would enable mass surveillance on Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza.
Microsoft claims it did not know what it was storing and states that no evidence links its technologies to the targeting or harm of civilians.
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