Israeli Army Radio reported on Sunday that the Israeli military is set to deploy autonomous guns capable of tracking “targets” [Palestinians] when firing ammunition at strategic sites in the occupied West Bank, despite these systems having largely failed and been disabled on October 7 during Operation al-Aqsa Flood.
The Israeli Army has recently begun acquiring advanced technological systems to be installed in the occupied West Bank, including surveillance towers and mechanisms designed for remote firing. The Israeli military reportedly plans to position dozens of these systems at key settlement entrances to deter “infiltration”.
According to the report, the systems tailored for West Bank operations are already in production. In the initial phase, the army will prioritize areas deemed most vulnerable, with plans to expand the deployment in the future.
I’m confused, are these guns autonomous or are they “remote controlled”. The article describes them as both. And why is the sex of the operator relevant?
But even if these were true robot killing machines, they seem to serve the same function as landmines (area denial) and they simply can’t be more cruel than that technology.