Israel military's top lawyer warns troops over improper conduct' in Gaza
The Israeli military's top lawyer warned troops against unjustified use of force, looting, and other criminal actions. Major-General Tomer-Yerushalmi mentioned inappropriate statements, destruction of property, and looting as violations that crossed the criminal threshold. [ more ]
Middle East conflict live updates: Israel carries out airstrike on Iran, Israeli official says
Israeli military carried out airstrike inside Iran as retaliation for Iranian attack on Israel. US and allies announced new sanctions on Iran and Israel cleared aid convoys to enter Gaza. [ more ]
Israel accused of using AI to target thousands in Gaza, as killer algorithms outpace international law - Times of India
The Israeli army utilized AI system Lavender to target and assassinate militants in Gaza, leading to civilian casualties and highlighting the implications of machine-driven warfare. [ more ]
Israel is using an AI system to find targets in Gaza. Experts say it's just the start
The Israeli military claims to be using artificial intelligence to select targets in real-time, helping to identify enemy combatants and equipment while reducing civilian casualties.
Critics argue that the AI system, named 'the Gospel,' is unproven and may be used as a justification for killing Palestinian civilians. [ more ]
Israel is using an AI system to find targets in Gaza. Experts say it's just the start
The Israeli military claims to be using artificial intelligence to select targets in real-time, helping to identify enemy combatants and equipment while reducing civilian casualties.
Critics argue that the AI system, named 'the Gospel,' is unproven and may be used as a justification for killing Palestinian civilians. [ more ]
UK air-drops life-saving aid into Gaza for first time amid Israeli blockade
UK air-dropped aid to Gaza for the first time in four months, benefiting patients and aiding a vital hospital.
Israeli military's refusal and internal unrest hindered aid delivery, prompting innovative efforts like the UK's air-dropping aid to the inaccessible northern part of Gaza. [ more ]
Gaza war propels journalist deaths toward annual record - report
The number of journalists killed around the world last year was close to an all-time annual high, with the war in Gaza being the largest cause of the surge.
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has raised concerns about the apparent targeting of journalists by the Israeli military. [ more ]