Israel Implements Large-Scale Facial Recognition in Gaza

The Israeli military has launched a comprehensive facial recognition program in Gaza, using technology from Google Photos and Corsight, amid escalating tensions.

Israel's military has initiated a facial recognition program in Gaza, creating a database of Palestinians without their consent.
The program, developed after the October 7 attacks, aims to identify individuals affiliated with Hamas using technology from Google Photos and Corsight.
The technology has faced criticism for inaccuracies, including the wrongful detention of Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha.
Israeli intelligence officers have raised concerns about the misuse of resources and potential human rights implications.
The use of facial recognition technology in Gaza has sparked international debate over privacy and the ethics of surveillance in conflict zones.