Israel’s covert SIGINT engine under IDF
Palantir has reported 93% year‑over‑year revenue growth to $1.94 billion for Q2 and raised full‑year revenue guidance to about $8.15–8.16 billion. Government and commercial demand are driving the surge, while investors weigh the sustainability of the expansion amid broader AI questions.
The documentary NAZA has opened in US cinemas after winning applause at Venice and New York festivals. Israeli military insiders in the film have alleged reckless killings of civilians in Gaza and described using AI-driven surveillance to select targets. Israel has denied the claims, called for probes and threatened action against those who spoke to the filmmakers.
Citizen Lab has published a report showing Israeli ad‑tech firm Discover‑Tech has sold targeted ads that routed millions of devices to mercenary spyware operators, including Candiru. Researchers have confirmed the technique has infected 45 Al Jazeera devices in 2024–25 and have shown Discover‑Tech ads reached government, military and critical‑infrastructure networks worldwide.
The Guardian‑produced NAZA, based on 24 anonymous Israeli military insiders, has sparked a political backlash after Venice’s Special Jury Prize. Netanyahu has called for investigations and citizenship revocation; filmmakers face legal and security pressure even as the film screens in over 50 countries. A counter‑film and online misinformation efforts have emerged, challenging NAZA’s claims.