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HRW and Amnesty Demand Microsoft Review Israeli Contracts

10/10/2025

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On October 10, 2025, Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International urged Microsoft to halt activities linked to human rights violations by the Israeli military.
They welcomed Microsoft’s move to disable certain military subscriptions but urged a comprehensive review of all contracts with Israeli authorities.
A prior Microsoft review found no evidence its technologies targeted individuals in Gaza, but reports implicate Israeli surveillance systems powered by Azure.

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Story summary

On October 10, 2025, Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International urged Microsoft to halt activities linked to human rights violations by the Israeli military.
They welcomed Microsoft’s move to disable certain military subscriptions but urged a comprehensive review of all contracts with Israeli authorities.
A prior Microsoft review found no evidence its technologies targeted individuals in Gaza, but reports implicate Israeli surveillance systems powered by Azure.