In Israel-Hamas conflict, social media become tools of propaganda and disinformation
False and unverified information, old footage, and graphic material have flooded social media platforms amid the war between Hamas and Israel.The DFRLab analysed social media platforms popular in the region, including Telegram and X , where much of the content about the conflict is actively circulating.
The DFRLab analysed social media platforms popular in the region, including Telegram and X , where much of the content about the conflict is actively circulating.The early days of the current conflict have witnessed an increased reliance on Telegram as a source of information, particularly on the Hamas side.
During the one-year period prior to their attack on 7 October, the brigade’s channel modestly grew from approximately 182 000 to 205 000 subscribers, with each post averaging around 25 000 views.At the time of writing on 12 October, the channel had tripled in size from pre-war levels, surpassing 619 000 subscribers, while its posts averaged more than 239 000 views per post, nearly a tenfold increase.
The geopolitical implications of Hamas’s attack were an immediate topic of discussion, with many online being quick to speculate about which actors were involved, the degree of their involvement, and the amount of weaponry and training provided.
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