Hi-tech weaponry constitutes a strategic deployment of advanced military technologies, including cyber warfare tools, drones, artificial intelligence (AI), and precision-guided missiles, designed to enhance military operations and reshape battlefield dynamics. However, this approach introduces unique challenges and implications that extend beyond traditional military strategies. Drawing on ‘terrorist signaling theory,’ this article critically examines the strategic implications and ethical considerations surrounding the use of hi-tech retaliation, emphasizing the necessity for comprehensive warfare strategies that integrate technological advancements with humanitarian imperatives. The study demonstrates that Israel’s use of hi-tech weaponry during the Gaza War resulted in significant devastation, including severe disruptions to critical infrastructure and the exacerbation of humanitarian crises. The profound psychological and socio-economic impacts of these technologies have had a devastating effect on civilian populations, posing significant challenges to humanitarian response efforts. Israel’s bombings and the imposition of a supply blockade have been perceived as forms of collective punishment, intensifying grievances among Gazans. The humanitarian impact has been catastrophic, with 85 percent of Gaza’s population displaced, healthcare systems in collapse, and children accounting for over one-third of casualties. The study advocates for political solutions to address underlying conflicts and safeguard the rights and dignity of affected populations.

Title

Perspectives on Global Development and Technology

Publisher

Brill

Publisher Country

Netherlands

Indexing

Scopus

Impact Factor

0.4

Publication Type

Prtinted only

Volume

24

Year

2025

Pages

305-322