Reports indicate that Israel's use of artificial intelligence (AI) in targeting Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip is under scrutiny. Israeli forces have relied on two AI tools, named "Lavender" and "Where's Daddy, " during the conflict. "Lavender" identifies suspected militants and their homes, while "Where's Daddy" tracks targets and alerts Israeli forces when they return home. However, critics argue that this method has led to civilian casualties. The "Lavender" system has also made errors in identifying targets with tenuous or no links to militant groups. Officers involved in target identification have minimal human input and often approve the AI's picks after only a brief consideration.

The IDF tries to conserve expensive munitions by using unguided "dumb" bombs against junior Hamas operatives. President Joe Biden has warned that Israel's indiscriminate bombing of Gaza may cause it to lose international support. The civilian death toll in Gaza has increased as a result of these bombs and Israel's target identification methods. Some have questioned Israel's adherence to international law, particularly the principle of proportionality. The IDF denies using an AI system to identify terrorists and states that it makes efforts to minimize harm to civilians. However, the full extent of Israel's use of AI remains unknown.