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Microsoft launches inquiry into claims Israel used its tech for mass surveillance of Palestinians

Company says use of its cloud technology to store millions of intercepted calls would breach terms of service

The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2025

‘A million calls an hour’: Israel relying on Microsoft cloud for expansive surveillance of Palestinians

Revealed: The Israeli military undertook an ambitious project to store a giant trove of Palestinians’ phone calls on Microsoft’s servers in Europe

The Guardian - US · Aug 6, 2025

Who was Awdah Hathaleen, Palestinian activist killed by an Israeli settler?

The family man, activist, and football fiend also helped make an Oscar-winning documentary.

Al Jazeera · Jul 29, 2025

Israeli soldiers bar visits to West Bank villages on tour organized by 'No Other Land' Oscar winners

The directors of 'No Other Land' said they had invited journalists to interview residents about increasing settler violence in the area. Israeli soldiers prevented them from doing so. "It's clear they don't want the world to see what is happening here.”

Euronews · Jun 3, 2025

IDF bars media from visiting West Bank villages on tour organised by Oscar winners

ISRAELI soldiers have barred journalists from entering villages in the West Bank on a planned tour organised by the directors of the Oscar-winning…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 2, 2025

Israeli soldiers bar media from visiting West Bank villages on tour organized by Oscar winners

Israeli soldiers have barred journalists from entering villages in the West Bank on a planned tour organized by the directors of Oscar-winning movie “No Other Land."

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2025

From Hamdan Ballal to La La Land: A short history of Oscars apologies

The Academy has apologised to 'No Other Land' co-director Hamdan Ballal after criticism for failing to address his violent attack, adding to a list of public apologies by the institution.

Euronews · Mar 31, 2025

Academy apologises for failure to back Palestinian Oscar winner over attack

Letter signed by almost 700 members offers support to Hamdan Ballal after initial statement had failed to name director

The Guardian - UK · Mar 29, 2025

Academy apologizes for failing to mention No Other Land director Hamdan Ballal in statement

Mark Ruffalo and Olivia Colman were among the 690 Academy members who complained

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2025

Academy board to meet as response to No Other Land director’s arrest decried

Meeting follows letter signed by prominent members urging more forceful response on Hamdan Ballal’s arrest

The Guardian - US · Mar 28, 2025