The European Union has granted unconditional approval for Google’s $32 billion acquisition of Israeli cybersecurity startup Wiz, in what would be the largest exit by an Israeli-founded company.

While approvals from several individual jurisdictions are still pending, they are not expected to block the transaction. Google first announced the all-cash deal in March 2025, placing it among the ten largest technology acquisitions on record.

Founded in 2020 by Assaf Rappaport, Yinon Costica, Ami Luttwak, and Roy Reznik, Wiz has emerged as one of "Israel’s" fastest-growing technology startups. The founding team previously launched Adallom, which was acquired by Microsoft, before going on to lead Microsoft’s Israeli development center.

Wiz specializes in cloud security tools that identify vulnerabilities and misconfigurations in cloud environments.

Regulatory review in the US, Europe

After announcing the transaction, Google submitted the deal to the US Department of Justice, which approved it in November 2025 following a ten-month review process. The company then sought clearance from the European Commission, which had until February 10 to issue its decision.

Regulators considered whether to grant unconditional approval, impose conditions, or open an extended investigation. The Commission ultimately concluded that the acquisition does not raise competition concerns within the technology sector.

Strengthening Google’s cloud position

EU Commissioner for Competitiveness Teresa Ribera claimed the review found that customers would continue to have viable alternatives in the cloud infrastructure market.

“Google stands behind Amazon and Microsoft in terms of market share in cloud infrastructure, and our assessment confirmed that customers will continue to have credible alternatives and the ability to switch providers,” Ribera said.

The Commission also determined that access to Wiz’s data would not provide Google with an unfair competitive advantage.

The approval aligns with earlier reporting by MLex, which indicated the deal was likely to move forward following discussions between Google, Wiz, and EU officials.

Wider context

It is worth noting that "Israel" has become a global leader in spyware, digital forensics, and arms exports, attributed to its decades-long occupation of Palestinian territories.

Technologies like Blue Wolf facial recognition in al-Khalil and drones in Gaza and Lebanon have enabled "Israel" to monitor and control millions of individuals while profiting from these tools. 

Palestinians and Lebanese are systematically treated as threats, allowing "Israel" to anticipate and suppress dissent. Beyond surveillance, "Israel" has consistently leveraged its military and tech expertise internationally, supplying arms to repressive regimes and war zones, making it both a financial and diplomatic power in global security markets.

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