Leaked documents reveal Cisco’s expanding ties with Israeli defence sector

WASHINGTON, United States (MNTV) – – Cisco Systems, one of Silicon Valley’s largest infrastructure technology firms, is facing mounting scrutiny following allegations that it expanded its collaboration with Israeli military and intelligence agencies during its genocidal war in Gaza, according to leaked internal documents cited in a report by Drop Site News.

The San Jose-based company, valued at more than $270 billion and reporting annual revenue of $56.7 billion in 2025, provides networking equipment, cybersecurity tools, cloud systems, and communications infrastructure used globally by corporations, governments, and defense institutions.

The report alleges that internal presentations, purchase records, and strategy documents reveal a significant increase in Cisco’s defense-related business in Israel after October 7, 2023.

According to the leaked material, revenue generated by Cisco’s Israeli operations rose sharply between 2023 and 2024, with a large portion reportedly tied to contracts with Israel’s Ministry of Defense. Internal figures cited in the report show Cisco Israel’s first-half revenues increasing from $109 million in 2023 to $150 million in 2024, with nearly two-thirds of the 2024 figure allegedly linked to military-related services.

The documents reportedly describe the war as an opportunity to “capture defence opportunities” and expand partnerships involving artificial intelligence, cybersecurity systems, and networking infrastructure for Israeli defense agencies.

The allegations come as global technology companies face growing pressure from activists, shareholders, and employees over their involvement in military technologies used in conflict zones.

One internal presentation reportedly outlined proposed projects with the Israeli Ministry of Defense, including a $50 million artificial intelligence computing agreement and a $15 million routed optical network project.

The report also cited remarks made by an unnamed Israeli Air Force officer during a 2025 technology conference. The officer allegedly described how Cisco-supported infrastructure was used to process operational data, coordinate communications, and assist drone and intelligence operations during what he said were “tens of thousands of attacks” conducted over the past year.

Leaked records further suggest Cisco has long maintained close ties with Israeli defense institutions. The company reportedly secured a $150 million communications technology contract with the Israeli military in 2013 and later participated in projects involving military data centers and surveillance infrastructure.

Research cited from American Friends Service Committee and Who Profits claims Cisco helped support Israeli military computing systems and digital infrastructure projects, including initiatives in occupied West Bank settlements.

Internal reports from 2021 allegedly described Cisco as the “dominant ICT partner” to Israel’s Ministry of Defense, with military-related contracts representing nearly half of Cisco Israel’s revenue at the time.

The leaked documents also detail cooperation with a wide range of Israeli state institutions, including the Israeli Air Force, Navy, intelligence-linked agencies, police units, prisons, and major state-affiliated defense companies such as Elbit Systems and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.

Critics argue that such partnerships raise ethical concerns as Israel faces international accusations of war crimes and genocide in Gaza.

Noam Perry, a strategic research coordinator with the American Friends Service Committee’s Action Center for Corporate Accountability, told the publication that Cisco had become deeply integrated into Israel’s state and military infrastructure.

“Cisco is really serving the Israeli government and economy writ large,” Perry was quoted as saying, adding that the growing demand for data storage, connectivity, and artificial intelligence systems during the war created major business opportunities for technology companies.

The report also highlighted signs of dissent within Cisco. According to leaked communications, executives in 2025 reportedly restricted company-wide discussions about the genocide, describing the issue as too divisive for internal forums.

Employee concerns appear to mirror wider debates across the tech sector over the role of artificial intelligence and cloud computing in modern warfare. Human rights advocates have increasingly accused major technology companies of enabling surveillance systems and automated targeting operations linked to civilian casualties in Gaza.