This page is subject to the extended confirmed restriction related to the Arab-Israeli conflict. October 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel Military engagements. Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip Military engagements. Impacts and repercussions. Other theaters Red Sea crisis. Attacks on U. IsraelβHezbollah conflict. IranβIsrael proxy conflict. Assassinations and deaths of prominent individuals. The Gaza war has been extensively covered by media outlets around the world.
This coverage has been diverse, spanning from traditional news outlets to social media platforms, and comprises a wide variety of perspectives and narratives. During the conflict, Israel imposed strict controls on international journalists, requiring military escorts and pre-broadcast reviews of their footage.
In January , the Supreme Court of Israel upheld these requirements on security grounds. Prominent U. Social media has played a significant role in sharing information, with platforms like TikTok seeing billions of views on related content. Research showed a vast disparity in the number of pro-Palestinian versus pro-Israeli posts. The conflict has led to the spread of misleading information and propaganda.
Hamas has been banned from most social media platforms, although content from the group still circulates on sites like Telegram. In Gaza, local content creators documented their experiences, gaining significant followings.
In Israel, social media has been used to garner support for military actions, with the government running ads portraying Hamas negatively. Some Israeli influencers and content creators have mocked and dehumanized Palestinians , leading to widespread criticism. Videos posted by Israeli soldiers showing abuse and destruction in Gaza have gone viral, prompting international condemnation and internal investigations by the Israel Defence Forces.
