"Social Media's Role in Spreading Misinformation during Israel-Gaza Conflict"

Social media platforms and messaging apps are being flooded with false and out-of-context images, videos, and rumors about the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza. Misleading posts and videos are being amplified within an online information ecosystem already inundated with graphic and violent footage from both sides. State actors and other groups are taking advantage of the chaos to spread propaganda, fuel division, and sow confusion. False and misleading claims are also being used to advance political agendas, including in the United States. Social media platforms, particularly X (formerly known as Twitter), have become hotspots for bogus claims and mischaracterized content, raising concerns about the spread of misinformation and the lack of effective fact-checking measures.