Google collaborated ‘directly’ with ‘israel’ to provide AI services during the genocide in Gaza

According to documents acquired by *The Washington Post*, it has been reported that Google employees expedited efforts to grant the Israeli Ministry of Military Affairs and its occupation forces access to the company’s cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology. This move, which occurred in the early stages of the Gaza conflict, was aimed at outpacing their competitor, Amazon.

According to a report by a US publication, a Google employee stated that if the company doesn’t promptly increase access, Israel may opt to use Amazon as its cloud service provider under the Nimbus contract, as Amazon is also collaborating with Israel.

The technology conglomerate has terminated the employment of over 50 employees who participated in protests against the company’s multibillion-dollar Nimbus project, which is being conducted in collaboration with the Israeli government. The demonstrations occurred at the corporation’s offices located in New York and California, leading to the arrest of several participants.

The Washington Post reported that the documents acquired do not specify the manner in which Israel’s military has employed Google’s artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. These technologies are fundamentally designed for various purposes, including automating administrative tasks that are distant from direct combat operations.

The Israeli government reached a ceasefire agreement with Hamas on Sunday, effectively ending over 15 months of intense conflict in the blockaded Gaza Strip.

Earlier this month, the administration of former U.S. President Joe Biden reportedly proposed an $8 billion arms deal to Israel, in a move highlighting Washington’s steadfast support for Israel amid its ongoing military operations in Gaza.

The agreement, potentially the final arms transaction sanctioned by President Biden for Israel, was finalized a few months subsequent to his administration’s authorization of a $20 billion arms package, including fighter jets and other military hardware, to the nation. This decision proceeded despite global calls for an arms embargo against Tel Aviv due to ongoing hostilities.

Washington, recognized as Israel’s principal ally and major arms provider, has consistently exercised its veto power against United Nations Security Council proposals for a ceasefire in Gaza.

The Israeli military campaign, which commenced on October 7, 2023, against the blockaded region has resulted in the deaths of over 47,000 Palestinians and left nearly 112,000 more injured.

The devastating impact of the conflict becomes increasingly apparent as families sift through the debris of what was once their homes in the wake of the ceasefire. The Palestinian Ministry of Health has announced that approximately 10,000 individuals remain missing, presumed buried under the destroyed infrastructure.