How the Israeli Army uses AI to select and bomb targets in Gaza
Media
RAW’s Dr. Marijn Hoijtink reflects on the realities of the IDF’s algorithmic warfare in Gaza in De Groene Amsterdammer’s Buitenlandse Zaken podcast.
Here you will find a variety of relevant publications, op-eds, events, and podcasts published by ourselves and others.
Remote warfare is only remote for some. While politicians portray it as riskless, algorithmic targeting and ‘precision’ airstrikes often lead to widescale civilian casualties. These casualties are often denied, kept secret or undercounted to maintain the myth of a clean war. In response, a growing community of scholars and NGOs have utilised remote-sensing techniques to monitor civilian harm. The resulting contestation of the exact numbers of civilian casualties has provoked intense debate. This raises pressing questions about the impact of the violence executed and democratic control.
RAW presents paper on algorithmic warfare and civilian harm at EWIS
Conference
Dr. Lauren Gould and Linde Arentze presented a paper on the realities of the IDF’s AI-driven targeting practices in Gaza during the European Workshops in International Studies in Istanbul.
How the Netherlands and its allies can improve transparency and accountability vis-a-vis civilian harm
Commentary
After another round of negotiations and exchanges, IRW and its civil society partners put forward their second round of 16 recommendations to the Dutch MoD.
AI is increasing the speed of targeting and scale of civilian harm in Gaza
Op-ed
IRW’s Lauren Gould, Marijn Hoijtink, and Linde Arentze reflect on the realities of algorithmic warfare and civilian harm in Gaza in The Conversation.
RAW researchers review how Israeli AI system ‘Lavender’ is directing airstrikes in Gaza
News
Researchers Jessica Dorsey and Marijn Hoijtink reflect in international media on ‘Lavender’, the AI targeting system producing thousands of targets in Gaza with little human oversight.
Navigating Field Research in Conflict-Affected Societies
Podcast
IRW’s Dr. Lauren Gould reflects on the importance of doing field research in an era of remote warfare in the latest podcast episode of NIOD Rewind.
Death by Remote Control: Drone Warfare in Afghanistan, Ukraine and Beyond
Article
Prof. Roberto J. González explores the lived experiences of soldiers and civilians who are directly affected by the introduction of unmanned and increasingly autonomous weapon systems on the 21st century battlefield.
F-35 weapon export and civilian harm in Gaza
Commentary
In a groundbreaking judgement, the Dutch Court ruled that The Netherlands must cease the export of F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel. The ruling forms an important statement as lines of responsibility in contemporary warfare continue to blur.
Rechter eist meer transparantie van Defensie in de Hawija zaak
Commentary
Op 17 januari eiste de rechter in een tussenvonnis meer transparantie van Defensie over de aanloop tot het bombardement op Hawija. IRW’s Lauren Gould reflecteert in een opiniestuk op de betekenis van de uitspraak.
Jessica Dorsey on the realities of Israel’s algorithmic warfare
News
Realities of Algorithmic Warfare project leader Jessica Dorsey recently appeared on Al Jazeera's Inside Story, discussing the critical role of AI in Israel's military strategies in Gaza.