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Early Sunday morning, I read a disturbing report from Israel's own Kan News: “Arabs report” that IDF tanks fired on civilians near an aid distribution point in Gaza, allegedly killing dozens. No confirmation, no facts — just a regurgitated claim from Hamas sources, echoed by a major Israeli outlet. The others, including the Jerusalem Post came minutes after.

Let’s be clear: Israel, along with the U.S., has been working hard to ensure humanitarian aid reaches Gazans safely. IDF soldiers are under strict orders to avoid any actions that would endanger civilians at these distribution points. On the other hand, Hamas has every reason to push false narratives. They benefit from portraying Israel as monstrous and scaring Gazans away from accepting aid — aid that bypasses their control and exposes their failures.

Anyone with a shred of experience in this region can smell the disinformation. This item carried a HUGE red flag. Yet instead of waiting for verified facts, much of the Israeli media raced to amplify what was clearly unverified and likely orchestrated by Hamas.

At NEWSRAEL, we make a point of not being a mouthpiece for terror organizations. That means we verify before we publish, and we never rush to give oxygen to propaganda. We’ve seen this playbook too many times — from the fake hospital bombing to the so-called famine hoaxes.

So here’s the uncomfortable truth: it’s not just CNN, AP, or Reuters who fail journalism. When Israel’s own media rushes to blame the IDF without evidence, they become part of the problem. They validate Hamas lies and then wonder why the world believes them.

Our media should be the first line of defense against disinformation — not its delivery system.

To add pain to their crime: The Israeli media blamed the IDF for not issuing a denial fast enough, as if reporting on an event that has FAKE written all over it was OK as long as no one said anything different.

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