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Leaked Documents Show Cisco Expanded Israeli Military Deals Amidst Gaza War
Key points
- Cisco's Israeli military intelligence contracts generated $67M in three years.
- Internal documents show Cisco expanded ties during the Gaza war.
- Israeli military networks experienced major outages and crashes.
- Cisco subsidiary Splunk pitched to join Project Nimbus.
Cisco's Continued Engagement with Israeli Military
Internal documents leaked by Cisco workers indicate the company intensified its business dealings with Israel's military intelligence community during the ongoing conflict in Gaza. This expansion occurred despite documented mass civilian casualties and internal dissent within Cisco regarding its role in the war.
System Outages and Impact on Operations
During the war, Israel's military intelligence networks experienced significant technical issues, including multi-hour outages and repeated system crashes. A confidential Cisco memo noted these problems 'deeply impacting customer sentiment' and severely affecting critical operations during a period of national conflict, undermining confidence in Cisco's network provisions.
Financial Scope of the Relationship
Cisco's contracts with Israel's military intelligence alone generated approximately $67 million in business over three years, according to a 2025 document reviewed by The Guardian. Cisco provides essential networking infrastructure, including routers, servers, and communication systems, to governments and militaries globally.
Splunk's Project Nimbus Bid
The leaked documents also reveal that Splunk, a Cisco subsidiary specializing in data processing and analysis, sought to join Project Nimbus. This controversial cloud computing contract involves the Israeli government, Google, and Amazon, further extending Cisco's involvement with Israeli government technology initiatives.
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Reporting from
Leaked internal Cisco documents reveal the company increased its business with the Israeli military intelligence community during the Gaza war, despite significant system outages impacting critical operations. These documents also show Cisco subsidiary Splunk's pitch to join Project Nimbus, a cloud computing contract with the Israeli government.