BDS calls for boycott of Microsoft and Xbox gaming products
a year ago
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- BDS calls for boycott of Microsoft and Xbox products over alleged Israeli military connections.
- Allegations include Microsoft's Azure cloud and AI products being used by the Israeli military in Gaza operations.
- Microsoft reportedly deepened ties with Israel's defense establishment post-October 7, 2023, including $10M in deals.
- Microsoft technology allegedly used for managing Palestinian population registry and airstrike target databases.
- Former Microsoft employees Abdo Mohamed and Hossam Nasr played a role in the BDS boycott call.
- BDS previously protested Microsoft's stake in AnyVision, an Israeli facial recognition startup.
- Microsoft is now a 'priority target' for BDS following January 2025 allegations.