The IDF has said that it “firmly rejects” allegations of AI-powered mass murders of Gazan civilians, which emerged in a new documentary released last week.
Naza, released by Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, aired claims from anonymous military and security personnel, who alleged that the army made use of an AI system, dubbed “Lavender”, which allocated targets in the Strip.
Those interviewed claimed that the system used mass surveillance of Gaza’s communications network to locate and track targets, that it led to the systematic destruction of civilian homes with little regard to collateral damage, and that there was a “general atmosphere” of “hatred” toward Palestinians among operators.
The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival on Thursday and received a 25-minute standing ovation, the longest in the event’s history.
In one clip, one of the interviewees claimed that he had received approval to kill up to 500 people in a strike targeting a single Hamas member.
However, the IDF issued a statement the following day saying it “firmly denies” the allegations and questioning the documentary’s sourcing and accuracy.
It also singled out the claim that 500 deaths were approved in one strike, which it dubbed “completely false”, adding: “No such strike was ever planned, approved, or carried out, yet this is the claim the filmmakers chose to promote their movie with”.
"The IDF categorically rejects these allegations,” said a spokesperson.
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