In recent years, Israel has strategically invested in fortifying its military capabilities through the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) systems. As experts are well aware, the efficacy of these systems hinges on various critical elements, with “data” being a foremost consideration. Israel boasts a significant reservoir of information, obtained through espionage initiatives, satellite technologies, control over mobile communication firms, and the implementation of facial recognition and biometric data at various checkpoints.
An essential facet of AI systems lies in the precision of sophisticated algorithms that interpret data into actionable decisions. In the ongoing war of 2023, Israel has abandoned previous constraints, particularly those dictating the permissible number of casualties per targeting operation, which had previously been capped at five individuals. Israel has deployed an AI system named “Gospel,” liberating its algorithms from limitations regarding casualty numbers.
To elaborate, the primary function of the system is to generate targets following the meticulous processing of data, delivering them seamlessly to the air force or unmanned aerial vehicles, irrespective of the anticipated casualty count. Another noteworthy departure from previous conditions is the elimination of considerations for the rank of the targeted individual. In the past, Israel prioritized targeting leaders, but the “Gospel” system treats all targets uniformly, be they high-ranking officials or frontline fighters. Given the estimated 30,000 to 40,000 members of the Qassam Brigades, one can fathom the extensive list of potential targets and the subsequent civilian toll resulting from the airstrikes.
In interviews with The Guardian, it was revealed that the Gospel system generates a daily inventory of 100 targets, a stark contrast to the previous rate of 50 targets per year achieved by Israeli intelligence.
Figures released by the Israeli army in November provide insight into the scale of operations during the initial 35 days of the ongoing war. Israel targeted a staggering 15,000 sites in Gaza, far surpassing the numbers recorded in previous military engagements in the region. Comparatively, the 2014 war, spanning 51 days, witnessed the Israeli army striking between 5,000 and 6,000 targets.
A former intelligence officer shed light on the Gospel system, characterizing it as an instrument that facilitates the management of a “mass assassination factory,” with a strategic emphasis on quantity over quality.
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