AI AND MILITARY PRECISION IN DRONES ATTACK ON THE ISRAELI-HAMAS CONFLICT

Al Chukwuma Okoli; K. Ndubisi Emegha

Al Chukwuma Okoli Federal University of Lafia
K. Ndubisi Emegha Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam, Nigeria

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Drones Attack, Military Precision

Abstract

Review paper

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37458/ssj.6.1.12

This paper investigated the nexus between AI and military precision in drone attacks on the Israeli-Hamas conflict to proffer a research-based strategy for regulating the AI-enabled weapon systems, likewise addressing a way forward to peace and conflict resolution. Anchored on a three-stream ambit of the 'Just War' theory, the 'Technological Determinism' theory, and the 'Security Dilemma' theory, efforts were made to integrate these distinct perspectives to analyze the complexity of AI on military operations, including the ethical implications and strategic outcomes for the Israeli-Hamas conflict. Findings revealed that AI is reshaping the landscape of military operations in the Israeli-Hamas conflict, mainly through its application in drone strikes. Regarding military precision, AI technologies enable sophisticated data analyses that facilitate enhanced targeting and surveillance capabilities. However, the integration of AI in drone warfare poses serious challenges in international law and military ethics since the precision of AI-driven strikes does not eliminate the risk of civilian casualties, raising contestation about the moral justifications for their use in densely populated areas, like what happened in Gaza. This paper states that the future of AI and military drone precision in the Israeli-Hamas conflict requires a careful balance between technological advancements and ethical considerations. By prioritizing human oversight, accountability, and humanitarian principles, stakeholders can harness the benefits of AI while mitigating risks associated with its use in warfare. Such a multifaceted approach is essential for fostering responsible military engagement and enhancing the prospects for peace. The paper recommended emergency protocols that allow for the reevaluation of drone targeting decisions in real-time to help prevent unintended harm, especially in such rapidly changing conflict environments as the Israeli-Hamas conflict. But most importantly, there is a need to address the root causes of this Israeli-Hamas conflict. While the path to peace in this conflict is fraught with challenges, sustained commitment from local and international actors is essential to foster a durable resolution.

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