The Take How Israel’s military industry profits from war in Gaza
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Jun 3, 2025 Antony Loewenstein, an independent journalist and author of The Palestine Laboratory, dives into the explosive growth of Israel's military-tech industry amid the Gaza conflict. He discusses how these technologies, often tested on Palestinians, are marketed worldwide. The conversation touches on the surge of artificial intelligence in military operations and the ethical dilemmas that arise from corporate collaboration with military actions. Loewenstein also highlights Silicon Valley's role in supporting these advancements and the geopolitical implications of Israel's global arms exports.
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Turbocharged Military Tech in Gaza
- Israel's military technology has rapidly advanced and intensified since October 7, 2023, turning Gaza into a high-tech battlefield.
- Technological failures occurred, yet Israel markets these tools globally as battle-tested for profit and influence.
AI Targeting Expands Lethal Reach
- Israel has massively increased its use of artificial intelligence in Gaza for targeting.
- AI justified attacks on civilian sites with minimal legal barriers, expanding its lethal reach.
Israel's Arms Industry Thrives
- Despite global protests, Israel's arms industry is booming with record profits and widespread sales.
- The Israeli military sector sells not just technology but an ideology of impunity and aggressive tactics.
