"Microsoft's Israeli Subsidiary Head to Resign Amid Controversy Over Military Surveillance Technology. In a major fallout from a Guardian investigation, the head of Microsoft's Israeli subsidiary is set to step down due to an internal inquiry that exposed the company's involvement in the Israeli military's mass surveillance of Palestinian phone calls. The inquiry, ordered by Microsoft last year, found that the military had used the company's technology to operate a powerful surveillance system that collected millions of civilian phone calls on a large scale, sparking widespread criticism and concerns over human rights. As the tech giant grapples with the fallout, the resignation marks a significant development in the company's efforts to address the controversy and restore trust in its business dealings."
The inquiry came after the Guardian revealed Israel used company technology to support mass surveillance of Palestinian phone callsThe head of Microsoft’s Israeli subsidiary will step down in the wake of an inquiry that has scrutinised its business dealings with the Israeli military.Microsoft ordered the inquiry last year in response to a Guardian investigation revealing the military had used the company’s technology to operate a powerful surveillance system that collected Palestinian civilian phone calls on a mass scale. Continue reading...
