In a covert move, Israel has reportedly implemented a large-scale facial recognition program in the Gaza Strip, creating a database of Palestinians without their knowledge or consent. What Happened: The program, which was initiated after the Oct. 7 attacks, uses technology from Alphabet Inc.’s Google Photos and a custom tool developed by the Tel Aviv-based company Corsight to identify individuals associated with Hamas, reported The Verge (via New York Times). The facial recognition program was developed in parallel with Israel’s military offensive in Gaza. Following the Oct. 7 attacks, officer…