Swiss Foreign Ministry has Palantir on radar over Gaza-linked concerns: Report

The Swiss Foreign Ministry is examining whether US data analytics firm Palantir must register with Swiss authorities under the country’s mercenary law, following reports about the company’s controversial role in Israel’s military operations in Gaza, Swissinfo reported on Monday. Zurich serves as a hub for Palantir’s European business relations, and the company has built significant ties with Swiss corporations and location promoters despite no federal agency or army contract materializing, according to the report. Around 60 people work in Zurich on developing and distributing software products, including Foundry, which the company says is focused on civilian use but can also be used in defense contexts. Under Swiss mercenary legislation, firms that “provide private security services abroad from Switzerland” or support […]