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Purported Mass Facial Recognition Program in Gaza Reportedly Used by Israeli Forces to Identify Palestinians

A previously undisclosed facial recognition initiative operated by Israeli military intelligence units was reportedly deployed across Gaza after the October 7, 2023 attacks. According to multiple intelligence officers, the program uses Corsight technology alongside Google Photos to identify individuals from checkpoints, crowds, and drone footage. The system has allegedly produced misidentifications, including the widely reported detention of Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha on November 19, 2023.

Severity: HighUnit 8200 Facial Recognition ProgramSurveillance TechnologyGoogle Photos Face Matching FeaturesFacial Recognition SystemsCompromise of privacy by obtaining

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