Uncovering the Truth: Media Skepticism and Urgent ICC Investigation into Gaza Hospital Blast

The media's coverage of the recent Gaza hospital explosion has come under scrutiny for relying on the Hamas-backed Gaza Health Ministry's initial framing of the story, which turned out to be inaccurate. National Center for Audio and Video Forensics founder David Notowitz emphasizes the need for skepticism when it comes to sources, especially Hamas, which has a history of pushing propaganda and misinformation. The New York Times, Reuters, and the BBC were among the outlets that reported claims made by the Gaza Health Ministry without verifying them. Notowitz highlights the rise of deepfake videos and manipulated photos as reasons for journalists to be more cautious. The media's reliance on Hamas's narrative has been criticized for endangering US embassies abroad and contributing to the spread of disinformation.