Microsoft to run Israel office activity from France amid Gaza scrutiny
TRT Haber reports that Microsoft has decided to temporarily run its Israel office activities from France, following allegations that the company's technology was used by the Israeli military. The shift comes against a backdrop of global shareholder pressure and regulator inquiries.
TRT Haber reports that following allegations Microsoft's technology and software were used in the Israeli military's operations in Gaza, the company has decided to temporarily handle parts of its Israel office activity from France.
Microsoft has faced pressure in recent months from shareholders and from written questions by European regulators about how it audits military-end-use of its services. The company had previously pledged to review service contracts where support for Gaza operations would not align with its stated policies.
Officials say the decision is intended to preserve operational continuity on grounds of staff and customer security. Company representatives say an office near Paris will temporarily handle management and compliance functions, while Israel-based staff arrangements have not changed in the short term. Sources independent of the company say the move was made in parallel with internal review findings.
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