The Israeli government is amplifying its messaging on X to control the narrative around its military operations in Gaza. The official account, @Israel, runs paid posts targeting major media, labeling their reports as 'fake news.' In response to international calls for a ceasefire and growing criticism, Israel is utilizing the immediacy of social media to push back against perceived bias. The rise in activity aims to divert attention from the humanitarian crises in Gaza as Israel continues military actions against Hamas while restricting aid to Palestinians.
Israel’s use of X is deliberate. Facing sustained calls for a ceasefire and rising criticism in international media, the government is leveraging the platform’s immediacy to push back in real time. X offers Israel a large public stage to challenge statements from foreign governments, contest perceived bias in news coverage and present its own framing of events in Gaza, often within minutes of a development and reaching a global audience instantly.
The government account currently has 1.8 million followers and is run by the Israel Foreign Ministry. The paid posts target media outlets such as the BBC, CNN and The New York Times, labeling their reports as 'fake news' and accusing them of spreading Hamas propaganda.
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