Israel's AI war machine and Hezbollah's disarming conditions


Yasmeen Altaji
  • English
  • Arabic

Many in Gaza believe there is an unseen, pervasive AI presence that is watching, listening and waiting for those on its target list to show their faces. Lebanon is considering a road map to disarm Hezbollah. Hamas on Wednesday said Gaza ceasefire talks with Israel in Doha were progressing due to US President Donald Trump's involvement in the process.

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Updated: July 10, 2025, 3:43 AM`
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