In 2023, Microsoft won a multiyear cloud contract under Project Nimbus to provide hardware, AI, and surveillance tools to both the Israeli government and military.
The company’s technology supports border control, biometric systems, and predictive policing used to monitor and suppress Palestinians. Labor reports from employees allege that Microsoft executives ignored internal protests over Nimbus and retaliated against anti-occupation dissent. Independent reviews, including a United Nations rapporteur, have criticized multiple tech firms, including Microsoft, for enabling Israel’s military operations in Gaza.
Microsoft receives a High Impact rating because it provides vital infrastructure that powers Israeli government surveillance systems, biometric tracking, and military operations in Gaza and the West Bank. Unlike consumer-oriented firms, Microsoft builds the backbone of apartheid architecture through AI, cloud, and software systems deployed by Israeli authorities. The company’s disregard for internal dissent and continued partnership despite evidence of human rights abuses further cements its alignment with occupation policies.