Report: Israel Used Palantir Technology in 2024 Lebanon Attacks That Killed Civilians
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Summary
The article reports that Israel used Palantir Technologies in coordinated attacks in Lebanon in September 2024, where booby-trapped pagers and walkie-talkies were detonated in public places, resulting in significant civilian casualties including deaths and injuries. The attacks reportedly killed 37 people total and injured thousands, with the United Nations characterizing them as war crimes. The information comes from a new book that reveals Israel's use of Palantir technology in these operations.
Key quotes
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The United Nations at the time noted that the attacks 'constitute war crimes of murder, attack'
In September of 2024, Israel blew up boobie trapped pagers belonging to Hezbollah figures in public places in Lebanon, killing 12 people, including two children and two healthcare workers, and injuring 2,800
The attack was followed by another attack using explosives in walkie-talkies that killed 25 people and injured another 600
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