Israeli military admit to posting AI photo of Lebanese journalist it killed
Summary
The Israeli military admitted using an AI-edited photo to portray Ali Shoeib, a Lebanese journalist killed in a recent airstrike, as a Hezbollah fighter. The Israeli army called Shoeib a military target but has not provided evidence linking him to Hezbollah. The Foreign Press Association criticized the use of AI image manipulation, questioning the credibility of the military's visual claims.Key Facts
- Ali Shoeib, a Lebanese journalist, was killed by an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon in March.
- The Israeli military posted a photo online showing Shoeib in Hezbollah uniform, but the image was altered using AI (photoshopped).
- Israel claimed that Shoeib’s press vest was just a cover and called him a Hezbollah terrorist without giving proof.
- The military later admitted the first image was edited and shared a second, unclear photo.
- Under international law, journalists are protected from being targeted if they are not involved in fighting.
- The Foreign Press Association said using AI to change photos creates doubt about other Israeli military images.
- A military spokesman said the killing was legally approved and referred to the edited image as a “digital illustration.”
- No verified evidence shows Shoeib was a member of Hezbollah’s military forces.
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