Disinformation and Hate Speech on Social Media Contribute to Inciting War Crimes Against Gaza

Article by Tamara Kharroub examines the rapidly accelerating pace of spreading disinformation and targeted hate speech against Palestinians and Gaza on social media platforms, and the role the companies play in these harmful dynamics. Further, the article highlights how President Biden referenced unverified disinformation to justify unquestioned military support for Israel's war on Gaza.