Microsoft Disables Some Services To Israel Ministry Of Defense's Unit

Reuters
2025.09.25 15:50
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Microsoft has disabled certain services for a unit within Israel's Ministry of Defense, stating it does not provide technology for mass surveillance of civilians. The company found evidence supporting elements of a previous report regarding the unit's use of Azure storage and AI services. However, this decision does not affect Microsoft's ongoing efforts to enhance cybersecurity in Israel.

Sept 25 (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O) :

  • MICROSOFT: MICROSOFT HAS CEASED AND DISABLED A SET OF SERVICES TO A UNIT WITHIN ISRAEL MINISTRY OF DEFENSE - WEBSITE
  • MICROSOFT SAYS WE DO NOT PROVIDE TECHNOLOGY TO FACILITATE MASS SURVEILLANCE OF CIVILIANS - BLOG
  • MICROSOFT SAYS AT NO POINT HAS CO ACCESSED IMOD’S CUSTOMER CONTENT
  • MICROSOFT: HAVE FOUND EVIDENCE THAT SUPPORTS ELEMENTS OF A REPORT IN AUGUST ABOUT A UNIT OF THE ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES - BLOG
  • MICROSOFT: FOUND EVIDENCE THAT INCLUDES INFORMATION RELATING TO IMOD CONSUMPTION OF AZURE STORAGE CAPACITY IN NETHERLANDS, USE OF AI SERVICES
  • MICROSOFT: DECISION DOES NOT IMPACT IMPORTANT WORK THAT MICROSOFT CONTINUES TO DO TO PROTECT CYBERSECURITY OF ISRAEL Further company coverage: (MSFT.O)