Palantir: How a US spy-tech firm with links to Israel’s genocide infiltrated the British state

Middle East EyeIndependentLeftFactual 85Objective 652 days ago

Since 2020, Palantir, a U.S.-based data surveillance firm linked to Israeli actions in occupied Palestine, has secured over £670 million in UK contracts across civil and defense sectors, sparking ethical and security concerns. Key contracts include a £330 million deal with the NHS and a £240 million agreement with the Ministry of Defense, along with a £15 million contract tied to Britain’s nuclear deterrent. In January 2024, Palantir partnered with Israel’s Ministry of Defense to use its technology in 'war-related missions,' including targeting civilians in Gaza. The firm’s CEO acknowledged that its systems were used against 'mostly terrorists' in Gaza, while a UN report alleged executive-level awareness of Israel’s unlawful force in Palestine. Amnesty International criticized Palantir for enabling Israel’s alleged genocide and apartheid in Gaza and called for contract termination.

Bias read (Left): The article frames Palantir’s involvement with the UK government through a critical lens, emphasizing its ties to Israel’s actions in Palestine and accusing the company of enabling human rights violations. It highlights calls from organizations like Amnesty International to terminate contracts with彭

Why these scores (Factual 85 · Objective 65): The article accurately references Palantir's contracts with the NHS and MoD, and mentions its partnership with Israel's defense ministry. However, it includes speculative statements like 'infiltrated the British state' and quotes from the UN rapporteur without direct sourcing, which reduces factual

Middle East EyeIndependentLeftFactual 85Objective 603 days ago

The Spanish government is reportedly taking steps to ban the U.S.-based surveillance company Palantir, citing national security concerns and risks to national sovereignty. According to the Spanish publication El Confidencial, board members of several publicly listed companies have been instructed to avoid signing new contracts with Palantir. The move comes amid allegations that Palantir, which is owned by U.S. billionaire Peter Thiel, has facilitated actions linked to alleged genocide in Palestine. Palantir currently holds contracts worth £670 million with British civil and defense sectors, including the NHS.

Bias read (Left): The article frames Palantir’s activities through a critical lens, particularly highlighting its alleged role in facilitating actions linked to genocide in Palestine. This aligns with a left-leaning perspective that often scrutinizes U.S. corporate influence and military-related technologies. While a

Why these scores (Factual 85 · Objective 60): Factuality is high as the article reports on a reported move by the Spanish government based on a source (El Confidencial), though no official confirmation is provided. The mention of Palantir’s contracts with the UK and accusations of facilitating genocide in Palestine introduce subjective claims l