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conflictdisinformation2 years ago•7 min saved

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.

via NPR|

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conflictdisinformation2 years ago•5 min saved

Navigating the Social Media Battlefield: Disinformation and the Israel-Hamas Conflict

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas is being exacerbated by a surge of online disinformation, with fake or misleading posts spreading rapidly and deepening enmity in the region and beyond. Both sides are attempting to shape the narrative and cast doubt on the other's actions. Regulators and analysts warn that the proliferation of disinformation can have real-world consequences, fueling tensions and leading to acts of violence. Social media platforms have been called out for not doing enough to curb disinformation, and efforts are being made to remove content that incites violence. The scale and sophistication of the disinformation campaigns, particularly by pro-Hamas accounts, are concerning.

via Reuters|

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conflictdisinformation2 years ago•2 min saved

Unmasking the Truth: Israel-Hamas War, Disinformation, and Social Media

False and misleading claims have been circulating on social media during the Israel-Hamas conflict, including fabricated videos and exaggerated information. Claims about foreign responses, such as an $8 billion aid package for Israel and Saudi Arabia ending negotiations with Israel, have been debunked. Additionally, videos falsely depicting Israeli airstrikes, shooting down a Hamas fighter plane, and Israeli generals captured by Hamas fighters have been identified as either old or unrelated footage. A video showing Iranian lawmakers chanting "Death to Israel" is also from 2020 and not related to the current conflict.

via USA TODAY|

#conflictdisinformation #fact-checking #hamas