Report Date: November 18, 2025
Target: Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN)
The BDS-1000 model requires a separate evaluation of the target’s complicity across three domains: Military (V-MIL), Economic (V-ECON), and Political (V-POL).
Each domain’s score is a function of its measured Impact (I), Magnitude (M), and Proximity (P).
| Domain | I | M | P | V-Domain Score | Justification Summary |
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| Military (V-MIL) | 9.2 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 9.20 | Operational use of AWS as a “weapons platform” in Gaza and contractual waiver of ethics.1 |
| Economic (V-ECON) | 8.8 | 9.2 | 10.0 | 8.80 | Structural dependency on Israeli subsidiary Annapurna Labs for global chip hardware (Graviton/Nitro).3 |
| Political (V-POL) | 6.5 | 5.0 | 8.0 | 5.41 | Board-level alignment with surveillance state (Gen. Alexander) and suppression of internal dissent.4 |
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Impact (I-MIL) Score: 9.2
Impact Descriptor: Extreme Impact (Critical operational systems directly enabling targeting)
Rationale:
Evidence confirms that Amazon’s technology has transitioned from dual-use to kinetic application. Col. Racheli Dembinsky, commander of the IDF’s Mamram unit, explicitly confirmed in July 2024 that the IDF is using AWS cloud infrastructure as a “weapons platform” to store infinite amounts of intelligence data and enhance “operational effectiveness” in the Gaza Strip.2 This system allows for the processing of mass surveillance data used for target marking.6
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Magnitude (M-MIL) Score: 7.5
Magnitude Descriptor: Moderate-High Magnitude (Long-term involvement with significant recurring volumes)
Rationale:
The Project Nimbus contract is valued at $1.2 billion over several years, indicating a massive scale of data migration and service provision.1 The “endless storage” capacity provided to the IDF implies a continuous, high-volume flow of data essential for the military’s intelligence gathering.2
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Proximity (P-MIL) Score: 8.5
Proximity Descriptor: High (Tier-1 Supplier / Official Vendor)
Rationale:
Amazon is a direct signatory to the Project Nimbus contract with the Israeli government and defense establishment.1 Furthermore, leaked documents reveal a “secret code” or “winking mechanism” where Amazon agreed to secretly signal the Israeli government if foreign law enforcement requests data, demonstrating a conspiratorial closeness that exceeds standard vendor relationships.1
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V-MIL Calculation
\(V_{\text{MIL}} = I \times \min(M/6, 1) \times \min(P/6, 1) \\ V_{\text{MIL}} = 9.2 \times \min(7.5/6, 1) \times \min(8.5/6, 1) \\ V_{\text{MIL}} = 9.2 \times 1 \times 1 = \mathbf{9.20}\)⸻
Impact (I-ECON) Score: 8.8
Impact Descriptor: High (Critical economic partner with high-value contributions)
Rationale:
Amazon’s economic relationship with Israel is defined by “reverse dependency.” Through its acquisition of Annapurna Labs, Amazon relies on Israeli R&D for its custom silicon (Graviton processors and Nitro security chips), which power its global AWS infrastructure.3 This makes Israel a structural pillar of Amazon’s global profitability and technical roadmap.
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Magnitude (M-ECON) Score: 9.2
Magnitude Descriptor: Very High (Extremely sustained involvement with high-volume, essential contributions)
Rationale:
Amazon has committed to a $7.2 billion direct investment in Israel through 2037 to build and operate the AWS Israel Region.7 This is a massive, long-term capital injection projected to add roughly $13.9 billion to Israel’s GDP.7
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Proximity (P-ECON) Score: 10.0
Proximity Descriptor: Extreme (Full causal responsibility / Direct Operator)
Rationale:
Amazon operates directly in Israel through wholly-owned subsidiaries (AWS Israel, Annapurna Labs). There are no intermediaries; Amazon is the direct employer and investor.3
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V-ECON Calculation
$$V_{\text{ECON}} = I \times \min(M/6, 1) \times \min(P/6, 1) \\ V_{\text{ECON}} = 8.8 \times \min(9.2/6, 1) \times \min(10.0/6, 1) \\ V_{\text{ECON}} = 8.8 \times 1 \times 1 = \mathbf{8.80}$$
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Impact (I-POL) Score: 6.5
Impact Descriptor: Moderate (Upper End – Consistent pattern of corporate actions)
Rationale:
Amazon has engaged in the suppression of employee speech regarding Palestinian human rights. The firing of Palestinian engineer Ahmed Shahrour for protesting Project Nimbus and his use of the term “intifada” (categorized by HR as harassment/threat) demonstrates a corporate policy that aligns with Israeli state narratives to silence dissent.5
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Magnitude (M-POL) Score: 5.0
Magnitude Descriptor: Low (Mid – Periodic involvement or ongoing presence)
Rationale:
While the internal suppression is significant, it is reactive. The primary magnitude driver here is the presence of Gen. Keith Alexander (former NSA Director) on the Board of Directors, chairing the Security Committee.4 His appointment signals a sustained governance alignment with the US-Israel security complex.
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Proximity (P-POL) Score: 8.0
Proximity Descriptor: Corporate Direction
Rationale:
Decisions to appoint board members and terminate employees for political speech are made at the highest levels of corporate governance and HR leadership.4
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V-POL Calculation
$$V_{\text{POL}} = I \times \min(M/6, 1) \times \min(P/6, 1) \\ V_{\text{POL}} = 6.5 \times \min(5.0/6, 1) \times \min(8.0/6, 1) \\ V_{\text{POL}} = 6.5 \times 0.833 \times 1 = \mathbf{5.41}$$
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Using the OR-dominant formula with a side boost:
Let:
$maxV = 9.20$ (Military)
$sumOthers = 8.80 + 5.41 = 14.21$
BRS Score Formula
$$BRS\_Score = ((maxV + 0.2 \times sumOthers) \div 14) \times 1000$$
Then:
$$BRS\_Score = ((9.20 + 0.2 \times 14.21) \div 14) \times 1000 \\ BRS\_Score = ((9.20 + 2.842) \div 14) \times 1000 \\ BRS\_Score = (12.042 \div 14) \times 1000$$
$$BRS\_Score = 860$$
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Based on the score of 860, the company falls within:
Tier: Tier A (Extreme Complicity)
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A summary of verified, factual evidence:
Corporate Structure & Domicile
Financial & Economic Integration
Military or Security Involvement
Political / Ideological Behaviour
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Logical conclusions supported by the evidence:
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Based on the BDS-1000 evaluation:
Final Score: 860
Tier: Tier A (Extreme Complicity)
Recommended Action(s):
Justification:
Amazon achieves a Tier A score due to the convergence of operational military support and structural economic dependency. The company is not merely a vendor; it serves as the “nervous system” for the IDF’s operations in Gaza (V-MIL 9.2) and has tethered its global hardware dominance to its Israeli subsidiary (V-ECON 8.8). The “secret code” clause further reveals a conspiratorial willingness to subvert legal norms to protect this relationship.