Tel aviv: Israel's military has decided to monitor the social media accounts of its soldiers and review everything they post, including text, images and videos, local media reported.

According to Anadolu Agency, the decision comes after reports that Hamas obtained information about the army and its movements ahead of the Oct. 7, 2023 events by monitoring soldiers' public accounts across multiple platforms. The new measure aims to address what the army considers a significant vulnerability.

The military will employ a new artificial intelligence system called Morpheus to monitor soldiers' accounts and flag any posts-whether text, photos, or videos-that might reveal sensitive information. The system utilizes AI to evaluate posts and determine if they expose critical details, such as the locations of bases or weaponry.

If necessary, Morpheus will identify cases that require review by information security officers. This initiative is set to begin in early December, pending legal approvals, and will cover approximately 170,000 soldiers with public social media accounts. However, private accounts and reservists will be excluded for legal reasons.

A four-month pilot program monitored the accounts of 45,000 soldiers and identified thousands of instances requiring intervention to delete posts deemed sensitive. The military acknowledges that this step extends beyond standard discipline rules and restricts soldiers' privacy, but it is considered crucial to prevent a recurrence of the Oct. 7 events.

Israeli political, military, and security officials have described the Oct. 7 events as one of the country's most significant intelligence, security, and military failures. In response, the Israeli army launched a two-year offensive on the Gaza Strip, resulting in nearly 70,000 deaths, mostly women and children, and injuring over 170,000 others.