Israeli Scholar Neve Gordon on Israeli Mass Surveillance in Gaza & Use of AI to Kill Palestinians

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Israel's assault on Gaza has resulted in a high death toll, including thousands of children, and a significant number of injuries, highlighting the human cost of the conflict. Civil society globally shows solidarity with Palestinians, calling for an end to military support for Israel and advocating for a democratic transformation of the current state.

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  • The death toll in Gaza due to Israel's assault has surpassed 33,600, with over 14,000 children among the casualties, emphasizing the devastating human cost of the conflict and the urgent need for humanitarian intervention.
  • Israeli scholar NE Gordon highlights the extensive surveillance apparatus Israel has implemented in Gaza and the West Bank, utilizing advanced technologies like AI systems, showcasing the complex methods employed to manage the population and control the region.

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    The ongoing assault by Israel has led to a high death toll, injuries, and extensive surveillance.

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Israel's Gaza Assault: Devastating Impact and Solidarity

  • Israel's ongoing assault on Gaza has resulted in the deaths of numerous Palestinians, with a significant number in various locations, including refugee camps and cities.
  • The death toll in Gaza has surpassed 33,600, with over 14,000 children among the casualties, and many more presumed dead or missing.
  • More than 76,000 individuals have been injured in the conflict, highlighting the extensive human cost of the violence.
  • Israeli scholar NE Gordon discusses the extensive surveillance apparatus Israel has implemented in Gaza and the West Bank to manage the population.
  • Israel's surveillance methods have evolved over time, incorporating advanced technologies like AI systems to identify targets efficiently.
  • The devastating impact of the October 7th attack in Israel led to widespread fear and a desire for retaliation among the population.
  • Despite the initial shock and grief, there is a growing awareness of the catastrophic consequences of the conflict, with thousands of civilians, including children, killed in Gaza.
  • Civil society globally has shown solidarity with Palestinians, leading to protests and calls for an end to military support for Israel.
  • While there is a shift in public opinion and political discourse regarding Israel's actions, the change is gradual and needs sustained pressure from civil society.
  • In Israel, there have been protests against Netanyahu and the conflict, but divisions remain, with some facing repercussions for advocating for peace or ceasefire.

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Israel's Killing of Journalists in Gaza

  • Israel has killed over 100 journalists in Gaza, targeting them to prevent the world from seeing the violence and atrocities being carried out in the region.
  • The network Al Jazeera has been instrumental in covering the events in Gaza and confronting Israel's policies, leading to Israel's efforts to restrict information flow out of the region.
  • The ongoing conflict in Gaza is fueled by political interests, with the Israeli regime and Prime Minister Netanyahu having vested interests in sustaining the war to avoid public accountability and maintain power.
  • The speaker envisions a future where all Palestinians and Jews in the region are citizens of a single state, advocating for a democratic transformation of the current settler colonial apartheid state.
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