Israel has been enhancing its military capabilities by extensively using AI technologies in both defense and offensive operations. Defense systems like the Iron Dome use AI-supported radars to detect and intercept missile threats automatically, thereby minimizing human intervention and increasing operational efficiency. Similarly, AI-based offensive systems such as Habsora and Lavender offer autonomous functionalities by eliminating human involvement in target detection and attack planning. However, the employment of these technologies in civilian areas has resulted in substantial civilian casualties, and open sources provide substantial evidence that Israel has violated international law during these military operations.

Especially after October 7, 2023, Israel has heavily deployed AI technologies in its large-scale attacks on Palestine. During these operations, the acceptance of civilian casualties as “collateral damage” and the disregard for civilian areas in target identification violate the fundamental principles of international humanitarian law. The ethical and legal dimensions of Israel’s AI-supported attacks harming civilians have been criticized by human rights organizations and the international community.The destructive effects of these AI-powered operations on the civilian population further exacerbate human rights violations.