Drop Site News The Palestine Laboratory Podcast | Episode 3: Privatizing the Occupation
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Oct 10, 2024 Andrew Feinstein, a leading expert on the global arms trade, joins Palestinian digital rights activist Mona Shtaya to discuss the booming Israeli defense industry post-9/11. They examine how surveillance technology, first tested on Palestinians, is marketed worldwide as a solution to 'global insecurity.' The conversation delves into the ethical implications of privacy invasion, the day-to-day challenges of Palestinians under constant monitoring, and the broader impact of state surveillance on democracy and safety.
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Welfare Data Access
- Services Australia used Celebrite's tools to access welfare recipient Julie's phone data.
- They accused her of overpayment and demanded $51,000, impacting vulnerable people.
Israeli Security Firms
- Celebrite is one of many Israeli security firms with global offices, often staffed by former IDF intelligence officers.
- This growth is linked to the post-9/11 boom in the security industry.
9/11 and US-Israel Relations
- After 9/11, Benjamin Netanyahu saw the attacks as beneficial for US-Israel relations.
- This event strengthened their bond and boosted Israel's defense sector due to the "war on terror".