Unraveling the Web of Misinformation: The Israel-Hamas Conflict on Social Media

Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, social media platforms, particularly Twitter, are being flooded with misinformation and propaganda. A research group called Alethea has identified a network of at least 67 accounts on Twitter posting false content about the war, which has garnered millions of views. The European Union has sent a letter to Elon Musk, the owner of Twitter, urging him to remove illegal content and disinformation or face penalties. Other major social media platforms, including Facebook, TikTok, and Snapchat, have increased their resources to combat disinformation. Experts warn that the spread of disinformation can cause chaos and manipulate public opinion.