The rise of AI warfare has become a threat beyond control AS is now patently clear, drones are ubiquitous to both sides in the Russia-Ukraine war. The National (Scotland) · Sep 20
As Israel prepares to implement the ‘Gaza model’ in Lebanon, where is the international reaction? This is not the time for empty condemnations but sanctions and arms embargos, says Ben Reiff, deputy editor of +972 The Guardian - UK · Mar 18
Microsoft Azure data usage by ICE triples as reports question Microsoft's connection to mass surveillance — “We do not believe ICE is engaged in such activity” Leaked files show ICE tripled its data on Microsoft Azure to 1,400TB. As AI usage climbs, Microsoft faces fresh scrutiny over its "mass surveillance" pledge. Windows Central · Feb 18
Now that Israel has admitted the Gaza death toll is accurate, don’t let apologists move the goalposts Having rubbished the health ministry’s figures, they are now saying what matters is the civilian-to-militant ratio. See that for what it is, says Ben Reiff, deputy editor at +972 The Guardian - UK · Feb 3
How many Palestinian detainees from Gaza does Israel think are fighters? A new investigation finds that only a quarter of Palestinian detainees in Israel are linked to fighting groups. Al Jazeera · Sep 4, 2025
Did Israel know over 80 percent of those it killed in Gaza were civilians? A leaked military report suggests only 17 percent of those killed in Gaza were fighters. Al Jazeera · Aug 24, 2025
What is Israel’s ‘most moral army in the world’ doing in Gaza? Accusations of shooting civilians at will have led some observers to conclude that Israeli soldiers are ‘gamifying’ war. Al Jazeera · Aug 20, 2025
'Tracking Everyone, All the Time': What Americans Need To Know About Israel's Secret Eavesdropping Program Unit 8200's dragnet was designed by a U.S.-trained general, is powered by American-owned cloud computing, and could spell the future for domestic surveillance at home. Reason · Aug 7, 2025
Meta allows ads crowdfunding for IDF drones, consumer watchdog finds Paid ads hosted on Facebook, Instagram and Threads seem to violate Meta’s stated policies yet remain active The Guardian - US · Jul 21, 2025
Make no mistake: Israel’s far right is planning for a Gaza without Palestinians Despite the ceasefire, Benjamin Netanyahu is capitulating to extremists who have no problem with ethnic cleansing. And they’ve found an ally in Donald Trump, says Ben Reiff of +972 magazine The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2025
The hidden truths of the Gaza deal As Israel’s war on Gaza persisted, the explanations often echoed the post-9/11 rationales for the “war on terror” Salon · Jan 18, 2025
Israeli journalist describes threats over reporting on spy chief and ICC Haaretz journalist was warned of ‘consequences’ if he reported on attempts by Mossad chief to intimidate ex-prosecutor The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2024
Israel's kill lists have a long history Israel's chilling AI-generated "kill list" is a new innovation — but it draws on 80 years of clandestine murder Salon · Apr 21, 2024
Israeli AI Technology Used to Identify 37,000 Hamas Targets Israeli AI tech identifies 37,000 Hamas targets, showcasing advancements in their military. International Business Times UK · Apr 4, 2024
The Guardian - US · Apr 3, 2024 ‘The machine did it coldly’: Israel used AI to identify 37,000 Hamas targets Israeli intelligence sources reveal use of ‘Lavender’ system in Gaza war and claim permission given to kill civilians in pursuit of low-ranking militants
France 24 · Dec 12, 2023 Understanding how Israel uses 'Gospel' AI system in Gaza bombings A group of independent journalists have spent weeks investigating how Israel uses artificial intelligence to carry out air strikes in Gaza. Officially, the IDF has said little more than admitting it uses an AI system known as "Habsora", or "The Gospel" in English. The journalists' research raises the question of…