Microsoft launches ‘Urgent Probe’ into Azure cloud business in Israel for which it had once faced “Shame on you” protests from some employees

Microsoft has launched an “urgent” probe into whether its cloud technology is being used by Israel for a large-scale surveillance operation targeting Palestinians. The announcement follows a new report from The Guardian and comes after two years of protests from both within and outside the company over its contracts with Israel. The company claims it’s launched an “urgent” probe into whether its cloud business is being used by Israel to conduct a massive surveillance operation in Gaza. Microsoft has seen some of its events disrupted by pro-Palestian protestors in the last two years. This includes its 50th anniversary celebrations as well.

During Microsoft’s 50th anniversary celebrations, an employee disrupted the keynote event where Microsoft’s three CEOs — two former and one current — were on stage.