Debunking the False 'Crisis Actor' Claims in Israel-Hamas War

False claims of "crisis actors" are being spread on social media platforms, including Twitter and Facebook, dismissing civilian deaths in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza. These claims involve mischaracterized or out-of-context images and videos, with some accusing Palestinians of faking injuries and deaths, while others accuse Israelis of engineering "false flag" attacks. The intent behind these false claims is to downplay civilian casualties and deflect from the horrors of war. The sheer volume of available imagery online has made it difficult to distinguish fact from fiction, leading to a mass distrust of images.