Title: “The truth behind the images of Palestinian children detained by the Israeli army: manipulation of information”
Introduction :
Since the start of the Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip, numerous images have circulated on social networks claiming to show Palestinian children detained by the Israeli army. However, further verification reveals that these images are old, taken out of context and used for information manipulation. In this article, we reveal the truth behind these images and explain how they have been misused to create a false perception.
Images taken out of context:
A recent social media post featured a video shared by Israeli NGO B’Tselem in 2017, showing Israeli soldiers arresting young men in Hebron, in the West Bank. This video was wrongly used to claim that Palestinian children were detained by the Israeli army during the Gaza offensive. It is important to emphasize that this video has no connection with recent events and that the young men arrested are not children, but young adults involved in clashes.
Additionally, a photo taken by the European press photography agency EPA in 2010 was also used to spread false information. The original photo shows Palestinian children in Hebron, waiting to receive food donations at a soup kitchen. However, this photo was misleadingly cropped to make it appear as if the children were being held behind bars in an Israeli prison. Once again, it is crucial to emphasize that this image has no connection with recent events and has been manipulated to support a false narrative.
Manipulation of information:
These examples highlight the manipulation of information and the dissemination of false images to create a negative perception of the Israeli military and its alleged detention of Palestinian children. It is important to remain vigilant against these manipulation attempts and always check the source and context of images before sharing them.
The responsibility of the media and users of social networks:
As consumers of information, it is our responsibility not to spread false information and to verify the veracity of the images and stories we encounter online. In addition, media outlets also have a responsibility to demonstrate journalistic rigor by verifying information before publishing it.
Conclusion :
Images purporting to show Palestinian children detained by the Israeli army during the Gaza offensive are in reality manipulations of information. It is essential to remain critical and verify the source and context of images before sharing them. As consumers of information, we have the power to fight disinformation by favoring a more responsible and rigorous approach.