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

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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.

Lecture du biais (Gauche): 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

Pourquoi ces scores (Factualité 85 · Objectivité 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

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Selon la publication espagnole El Confidencial, les membres du conseil d'administration de plusieurs sociétés cotées en bourse ont été invités à éviter de signer de nouveaux contrats avec Palantir.

Lecture du biais (Gauche): L'article présente les activités de Palantir sous un angle critique, soulignant en particulier son rôle présumé dans la facilitation d'actions liées au génocide en Palestine.

Pourquoi ces scores (Factualité 85 · Objectivité 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