During the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, misinformation, including outdated videos, photos, and misleading information, has circulated on social media platforms.
Pro-Israel Bias in Global News Outlets
Journalists conducting fact-checks have found a prevailing pro-Israeli narrative in various global news outlets. Notably, media giants like the BBC and The Independent have faced criticism for their reporting.
Unsubstantiated Claims of Atrocities
Unverified reports have alleged that Hamas’ armed wing, the Qassam Brigades, beheaded Israeli women and children. However, the Israeli army spokesperson has refuted these claims, citing a lack of confirming information.
Hamas Responds to Allegations
Hamas has refuted claims of targeting children and called on Western media to uphold factual reporting rather than aligning blindly with a narrative they consider laden with falsehoods and defamation. They emphasize that their resistance efforts, alongside Al-Qassam Brigades, are directed at the Israeli military and security apparatus, rejecting allegations of harming children, beheading them, or attacking civilians as entirely baseless.
