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Microsoft signed $125m Israeli contract during Gaza war's first year
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Middle East Eye reported that Microsoft signed a $125 million contract with the Israeli government in 2024, according to documents published on the Israeli Ministry of Finance's Hebrew-language website. The deal was inked during the first year of the Gaza conflict, which began in October 2023.
The contract details emerged from publicly available Israeli government procurement records. Microsoft's agreement with Israel came as the company faced growing scrutiny over its business dealings with governments involved in armed conflict. The tech firm has previously faced employee protests and advocacy group criticism over contracts with military and defense agencies worldwide.
