Israeli strikes on an aid convoy in the Gaza Strip that killed seven workers for the charity group World Central Kitchen set off international outrage and prompted an unusual apology from the wartime Israeli government. Watch in for more details!

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<p>The Israeli army has been using artificial intelligence (AI) to identify targets for its bombing spree in Gaza, revealed a report on Wednesday (Apr 3).</p>

<p>According to an investigation by +972 Magazine and Local Call, the Israeli AI-based tool, named "Lavender," had a 10 per cent error rate.</p>

<h2><strong>Who developed Lavender?</strong></h2>

<p>As per the investigation, 'Lavender' was developed by Unit 8200, the Israel Defense Forces' elite intelligence division.</p>

<p>Unit 8200, the Israeli Intelligence Corps unit of the Israel Defense Forces responsible for clandestine operations, is comparable to the United States's National Security Agency or GCHQ in the United Kingdom.</p>

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<h2><strong>How does Lavender work?</strong></h2>

<p>The Lavender system is said to mark suspected operatives in the military wings of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) as potential bombing targets, including low-ranking individuals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The software analyses data collected through mass surveillance on most of Gaza's 2.3 million residents, assessing and ranking the likelihood of each person's involvement in the military wing of Hamas or PIJ.</p>

<p>Individuals are given a rating of 1 to 100, indicating their likelihood of being a militant.</p>

<p>Lavender learns to identify characteristics of known operatives from Hamas and PIJ and then identifies similar characteristics among the general population. Individuals with multiple incriminating features are assigned higher ratings, making them potential targets for assassination.</p>

<h2><strong>How accurate is it?</strong></h2>

<p>As per the report, even though the AI machine has an error rate of 10 per cent, its outputs were treated "as if it were a human decision".</p>

<p>Citing six Israeli intelligence officials involved in the alleged programme, the investigation revealed that during the initial stages of the conflict in Gaza, the military heavily relied on Lavender. It identified as many as 37,000 (most of them junior) Palestinians as suspected militants for potential airstrikes and assassination.</p>

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<p>These officials said that the outputs of the AI machine were treated "as if it were a human decision," and alleged that the human review of the suggested targets was cursory at best.</p>

<p>Reportedly, the approval "to automatically adopt Lavender's kill lists" was given about two weeks into the war. Before that, they were only treated as an "auxiliary tool".</p>

<p>This approval was granted after an intelligence officer manually checked the accuracy of a random sample of several hundred targets selected by the AI system and found that Lavender's results had 90 per cent accuracy in identifying targets.</p>

<p>"From that moment, sources said that if Lavender decided an individual was a militant in Hamas, they were essentially asked to treat that as an order, with no requirement to independently check why the machine made that choice or to examine the raw intelligence data on which it is based," reports the publication.</p>

<p>A senior official identified as 'B' confirmed that officers were not required to review the AI system's assessments "in order to save time and enable the mass production of human targets without hindrances".</p>

<p>"Everything was statistical, everything was neat — it was very dry," he noted.</p>

<p>"In war, there is no time to incriminate every target. So you’re willing to take the margin of error of using artificial intelligence, risking collateral damage and civilians dying, and risking attacking by mistake, and to live with it," said another officer.</p>

<h2><strong>Civilian casualties and 'collateral damage'</strong></h2>

<p>As per the report, two sources also alleged that the Israeli army, in an unprecedented move, decided during the first weeks of the war that for every junior Hamas operative that Lavender marked, it was permissible to kill up to 15 or 20 civilians. Before that, the military did not authorise any "collateral damage" during assassinations of low-ranking militants.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For targets that were a senior Hamas official with the rank of battalion or brigade commander, the army reportedly on several occasions authorised the killing of more than 100 civilians per assassination.</p>

<p>The report alleges that to assassinate the junior militants, the Israeli army preferred to only&nbsp;use "dumb" bombs.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Joint World Bank-UN report pegs Gaza's damages at $18.5 billion&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>Dumb bombs are unguided missiles that can&nbsp;destroy entire buildings on top of their occupants and cause significant casualties. These were used instead of 'smart' precision bombs because "you don’t want to waste expensive bombs on unimportant people — it’s very expensive for the country and there’s a shortage [of those bombs]," an intelligence officer identified as 'C' told the publication.</p>

<p>Another source told&nbsp;+972 magazine that they had personally authorised the bombing of "hundreds" of private homes of alleged junior operatives that the AI tool&nbsp;Lavender had&nbsp;marked. These attacks killed many civilians, ending entire families, all labelled as mere "collateral damage".</p>

<p>One source said that they nicknamed low-ranking militants on the AI kill lists 'garbage targets,' but said these were "more ethical than the targets that we bombed just for 'deterrence' — highrises that are evacuated and toppled just to cause destruction."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Israeli army has been using artificial intelligence (AI) to identify targets for its bombing spree in Gaza, revealed a report on Wednesday (Apr 3). According to an investigation by +972 Magazine and Local Call, the Israeli AI-based tool, named "Lavender," had a 10 per cent error rate.

The Israeli army has been using artificial intelligence (AI) to identify targets for its bombing spree in Gaza, revealed a report on Wednesday (Apr 3). According to an investigation by +972 Magazine and Local Call, the Israeli AI-based tool, named "Lavender," had a 10 per cent error rate. Who developed Lavender? As per the investigation, 'Lavender' was developed by Unit 8200, the Israel Defense Forces' elite intelligence division. Unit 8200, the Israeli Intelligence Corps unit of the Israel Defense Forces responsible for clandestine operations, is comparable to the United States's National Security Agency or GCHQ in the United Kingdom. Also read | Israel using 'unparalleled' AI to list out suspected Hamas targets: Report How does Lavender work? The Lavender system is said to mark suspected operatives in the military wings of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) as potential bombing targets, including low-ranking individuals. The software analyses data collected through mass surveillance on most of Gaza's 2.3 million residents, assessing and ranking the likelihood of each person's involvement in the military wing of Hamas or PIJ. Individuals are given a rating of 1 to 100, indicating their likelihood of being a militant. Lavender learns to identify characteristics of known operatives from Hamas and PIJ and then identifies similar characteristics among the general population. Individuals with multiple incriminating features are assigned higher ratings, making them potential targets for assassination. How accurate is it? As per the report, even though the AI machine has an error rate of 10 per cent, its outputs were treated "as if it were a human decision". Citing six Israeli intelligence officials involved in the alleged programme, the investigation revealed that during the initial stages of the conflict in Gaza, the military heavily relied on Lavender. It identified as many as 37,000 (most of them junior) Palestinians as suspected militants for potential airstrikes and assassination. Also read | Israel targeted aid convoy 'systematically, car by car' and killed his staff members, alleges WCK founder These officials said that the outputs of the AI machine were treated "as if it were a human decision," and alleged that the human review of the suggested targets was cursory at best. Reportedly, the approval "to automatically adopt Lavender's kill lists" was given about two weeks into the war. Before that, they were only treated as an "auxiliary tool". This approval was granted after an intelligence officer manually checked the accuracy of a random sample of several hundred targets selected by the AI system and found that Lavender's results had 90 per cent accuracy in identifying targets. "From that moment, sources said that if Lavender decided an individual was a militant in Hamas, they were essentially asked to treat that as an order, with no requirement to independently check why the machine made that choice or to examine the raw intelligence data on which it is based," reports the publication. A senior official identified as 'B' confirmed that officers were not required to review the AI system's assessments "in order to save time and enable the mass production of human targets without hindrances". "Everything was statistical, everything was neat — it was very dry," he noted. "In war, there is no time to incriminate every target. So you’re willing to take the margin of error of using artificial intelligence, risking collateral damage and civilians dying, and risking attacking by mistake, and to live with it," said another officer. Civilian casualties and 'collateral damage' As per the report, two sources also alleged that the Israeli army, in an unprecedented move, decided during the first weeks of the war that for every junior Hamas operative that Lavender marked, it was permissible to kill up to 15 or 20 civilians. Before that, the military did not authorise any "collateral damage" during assassinations of low-ranking militants. For targets that were a senior Hamas official with the rank of battalion or brigade commander, the army reportedly on several occasions authorised the killing of more than 100 civilians per assassination. The report alleges that to assassinate the junior militants, the Israeli army preferred to only use "dumb" bombs. Watch: Joint World Bank-UN report pegs Gaza's damages at $18.5 billion Dumb bombs are unguided missiles that can destroy entire buildings on top of their occupants and cause significant casualties. These were used instead of 'smart' precision bombs because "you don’t want to waste expensive bombs on unimportant people — it’s very expensive for the country and there’s a shortage [of those bombs]," an intelligence officer identified as 'C' told the publication. Another source told +972 magazine that they had personally authorised the bombing of "hundreds" of private homes of alleged junior operatives that the AI tool Lavender had marked. These attacks killed many civilians, ending entire families, all labelled as mere "collateral damage". One source said that they nicknamed low-ranking militants on the AI kill lists 'garbage targets,' but said these were "more ethical than the targets that we bombed just for 'deterrence' — highrises that are evacuated and toppled just to cause destruction." (With inputs from agencies)

Explained: Israeli military's use of AI tool 'Lavender' to generate kill lists

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh said on Wednesday that his Palestinian Islamist movement at war with Israel was sticking to its conditions for a ceasefire in Gaza, including an Israeli military withdrawal. Watch in for more details!

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Israelis are still out on the streets protesting against the government. They have two major demands resignation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and National elections immediately.

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<p>Japan on Tuesday said it will lift its suspension of funding to the UN&nbsp;Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) as the relief body works to regain trust after an allegation by Israel that some of its staff were involved in Oct. 7 attacks on Israel.</p>

<p>Tokyo and 15 other countries suspended around $450 million in funding earlier this year while the agency conducted an investigation into the allegation, throwing its operations in the war-torn Gaza Strip into turmoil.</p>

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<p>Countries including Australia and Canada have since restored funding to UNRWA, the largest relief body operating in Gaza, which has been besieged by Israel since the attack.</p>

<p>Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa, who met UNRWA head Philippe Lazzarini in Tokyo last week, said the agency's role in addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza was indispensable even as it works to improve governance and manage risks.</p>

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<p>"In response to this, Japan will lift the moratorium on its financial contributions to UNRWA and provide assistance while ensuring and confirming the appropriateness of Japan's funds," she told reporters in parliament.</p>

<p>Approximately $35 million of originally planned funding was ready to be disbursed, she added.</p>

<p>Japan is the sixth biggest donor to the agency, according to the UNRWA's 2022 data.</p>


Japan on Tuesday said it will lift its suspension of funding to the UN Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) as the relief body works to regain trust after an allegation by Israel that some of its staff were involved in Oct.

Japan on Tuesday said it will lift its suspension of funding to the UN Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) as the relief body works to regain trust after an allegation by Israel that some of its staff were involved in Oct. 7 attacks on Israel. Tokyo and 15 other countries suspended around $450 million in funding earlier this year while the agency conducted an investigation into the allegation, throwing its operations in the war-torn Gaza Strip into turmoil. Also read | Hezbollah warns ‘Israel will pay' for attack on Iran's Damascus consulate Countries including Australia and Canada have since restored funding to UNRWA, the largest relief body operating in Gaza, which has been besieged by Israel since the attack. Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa, who met UNRWA head Philippe Lazzarini in Tokyo last week, said the agency's role in addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza was indispensable even as it works to improve governance and manage risks. Also read | Foreign aid workers killed after food delivery in Israeli strike on Gaza, NGO decries attack "In response to this, Japan will lift the moratorium on its financial contributions to UNRWA and provide assistance while ensuring and confirming the appropriateness of Japan's funds," she told reporters in parliament. Approximately $35 million of originally planned funding was ready to be disbursed, she added. Japan is the sixth biggest donor to the agency, according to the UNRWA's 2022 data.

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<p>Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Sunday (Mar 31) said that the senior Hamas militants, who were held by Israel's armed forces from war-torn Gaza, during interrogation revealed that “the group is collapsing from within.”</p>

<p>“In the last week or two, hundreds of terrorists have been captured and what they say about what happened to them tells the whole story. They say that Hamas is collapsing from within, the price they are paying is very heavy,” the Times Of Israel quoted Gallant as saying.</p>

<p>“We’re going to eliminate everyone who was involved in the events of October 7, the junior [officials], the senior ones and the very senior ones; those who were inside [Israel] or who gave instructions,” he added while referring to the date the Palestinian militant group launched an unprecedented assault against Israel.</p>

<p>He then said that the Israeli Defense Forces would continue with the battle until they reached all "terrorists" in the besieged Palestinian enclave.</p>

<p>Referring to Israeli Defence Forces' operations at Shifa Hospital, where more than 500 members of Hamas were captured and over 200 were killed, Gallant said, “In the last few days, we have also seen very great progress, both in [reaching] the terrorists in the field and the more senior commanders, even very senior ones.”</p>

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<h2><strong>Israel approves ‘operational plans’ for action in Rafah</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has been diagnosed with hernia, in strong remarks on Sunday (Mar 31) made it clear that the pressure put by the US is not the reason why the Rafah operation has not yet started.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He also went on to rebuff claims that Ramadan is the reason why Israel has not entered the city of Rafah.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said that there was no "hesitancy" about the operation. "It won’t take a lot of time. Nothing will stop us, not US pressure," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Netanyahu has been detected with a hernia and will be undergoing surgery on Sunday (Mar 31), media reports said citing his office.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

<p><strong>Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.</strong></p>


Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Sunday (Mar 31) said that the senior Hamas militants, who were held by Israel's armed forces from war-torn Gaza, during interrogation revealed that “the group is collapsing from within.

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Sunday (Mar 31) said that the senior Hamas militants, who were held by Israel's armed forces from war-torn Gaza, during interrogation revealed that “the group is collapsing from within.” “In the last week or two, hundreds of terrorists have been captured and what they say about what happened to them tells the whole story. They say that Hamas is collapsing from within, the price they are paying is very heavy,” the Times Of Israel quoted Gallant as saying. “We’re going to eliminate everyone who was involved in the events of October 7, the junior [officials], the senior ones and the very senior ones; those who were inside [Israel] or who gave instructions,” he added while referring to the date the Palestinian militant group launched an unprecedented assault against Israel. He then said that the Israeli Defense Forces would continue with the battle until they reached all "terrorists" in the besieged Palestinian enclave. Referring to Israeli Defence Forces' operations at Shifa Hospital, where more than 500 members of Hamas were captured and over 200 were killed, Gallant said, “In the last few days, we have also seen very great progress, both in [reaching] the terrorists in the field and the more senior commanders, even very senior ones.” Also read: Israeli PM Netanyahu to be put under full anaesthesia for hernia surgery Israel approves ‘operational plans’ for action in Rafah Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has been diagnosed with hernia, in strong remarks on Sunday (Mar 31) made it clear that the pressure put by the US is not the reason why the Rafah operation has not yet started. He also went on to rebuff claims that Ramadan is the reason why Israel has not entered the city of Rafah. He said that there was no "hesitancy" about the operation. "It won’t take a lot of time. Nothing will stop us, not US pressure," he said. Netanyahu has been detected with a hernia and will be undergoing surgery on Sunday (Mar 31), media reports said citing his office. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

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<p>Golden Globe winner Ramy Youssef made his hosting debut at Saturday Night Live, and like many other actors, Ramy&nbsp;through his monologue sent out a lot of his views, wishes and comments that he wants the world to hear.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ramy, who was recently seen in the Oscar-winning movie<em> Poor Things,</em> took the stage of the hit show at studio 8H on Saturday, and during his hosting debut, he went on to express his wish to see a trans woman sitting on the chair of President of USA, to praying for the people of Palestine and taking a cryptic dig at the Donald Trump and a sarcastic take on Joe Biden.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Ramy Youssef on Palestine</strong></p>

<p>Mentioning the spiritual week of Ramadan and Easter, Ramy joked, ''This is an incredibly spiritual weekend. We’re in the holy month of Ramadan. Tomorrow is Easter. And yesterday, Beyoncé released a new album. There’s just so many religions celebrating all at once.”</p>

<p>Further, taking everyone's attention to the dire situation in Gaza, the actor went on to urge everyone to pray for the people suffering in the war-torn country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Saying that he got a call from a friend Ahmed living in Gaza, who asked him to prey for his family stuck there.</p>

<p>''Ramy. They’re suffering. I don’t know where half of them are. I don’t know what to do. Please pray for them. It’s the only thing we can do,'” he recalled.</p>

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<p>Youssef added, “So that night I go to pray and my prayers are … complicated. I’ve got a lot to fit in. My God, please, please help Ahmed’s family. Please stop the suffering. Stop the violence. Please. free the people of Palestine. Please.”</p>

<p>“And please free the hostages, all of the hostages, please,” he added.</p>

<p>Further, the actor quipped, “And while you’re at it, I mean, you know, free Mr. Bojangles. I mean he is, he’s a beautiful dog. I’m praying for that dog.”</p>

<p>The Ramy actor has been a very vocal supporter of the ceasefire between Israel and Gaza. And, like many celebrities, he also wore a red Artists for Ceasefire pin at the 96th Academy Awards.</p>

<p><strong>Ramy wants to see&nbsp;a trans woman as the next president</strong></p>

<p>In the monologue, Youssef didn't forget to mention the upcoming United&nbsp;States presidential election, as he said that he wants to see a trans woman as the next president of USA.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I really think our next president should be a woman.&nbsp;I think we should have a trans woman as our next president,” he said.&nbsp;&nbsp;“A little less support, yeah. That’s New York, right? New York’s like, ‘We’re liberal, but we’re Italian. Watch out!'”&nbsp;</p>


Golden Globe winner Ramy Youssef made his hosting debut at Saturday Night Live, and like many other actors, Ramy through his monologue sent out a lot of his views, wishes and comments that he wants the world to hear.

Golden Globe winner Ramy Youssef made his hosting debut at Saturday Night Live, and like many other actors, Ramy through his monologue sent out a lot of his views, wishes and comments that he wants the world to hear. Ramy, who was recently seen in the Oscar-winning movie Poor Things, took the stage of the hit show at studio 8H on Saturday, and during his hosting debut, he went on to express his wish to see a trans woman sitting on the chair of President of USA, to praying for the people of Palestine and taking a cryptic dig at the Donald Trump and a sarcastic take on Joe Biden. Ramy Youssef on Palestine Mentioning the spiritual week of Ramadan and Easter, Ramy joked, ''This is an incredibly spiritual weekend. We’re in the holy month of Ramadan. Tomorrow is Easter. And yesterday, Beyoncé released a new album. There’s just so many religions celebrating all at once.” Further, taking everyone's attention to the dire situation in Gaza, the actor went on to urge everyone to pray for the people suffering in the war-torn country. Saying that he got a call from a friend Ahmed living in Gaza, who asked him to prey for his family stuck there. ''Ramy. They’re suffering. I don’t know where half of them are. I don’t know what to do. Please pray for them. It’s the only thing we can do,'” he recalled. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Saturday Night Live (@nbcsnl) × Youssef added, “So that night I go to pray and my prayers are … complicated. I’ve got a lot to fit in. My God, please, please help Ahmed’s family. Please stop the suffering. Stop the violence. Please. free the people of Palestine. Please.” “And please free the hostages, all of the hostages, please,” he added. Further, the actor quipped, “And while you’re at it, I mean, you know, free Mr. Bojangles. I mean he is, he’s a beautiful dog. I’m praying for that dog.” The Ramy actor has been a very vocal supporter of the ceasefire between Israel and Gaza. And, like many celebrities, he also wore a red Artists for Ceasefire pin at the 96th Academy Awards. Ramy wants to see a trans woman as the next president In the monologue, Youssef didn't forget to mention the upcoming United States presidential election, as he said that he wants to see a trans woman as the next president of USA. “I really think our next president should be a woman. I think we should have a trans woman as our next president,” he said. “A little less support, yeah. That’s New York, right? New York’s like, ‘We’re liberal, but we’re Italian. Watch out!'”

Ramy Youssef urges to pray for Palestine people during his SNL monologue: ‘They’re suffering’

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