The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/propaganda/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:11:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png propaganda | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/propaganda/ 32 32 From anti-Israel Legos to fake footage, Iran’s AI propaganda owns the digital battlefield https://www.timesofisrael.com/from-anti-israel-legos-to-fake-footage-irans-ai-propaganda-owns-the-digital-battlefield/ Wed, 13 May 2026 19:24:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3815574 Harnessing artificial intelligence for cutesy songs and other content, Tehran proves adept at spreading its narrative, dominating Israel's attempts to win hearts and minds of internet users

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]]> Netanyahu dead? Tel Aviv flattened? AI-generated videos are dominating the Iran war https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-dead-tel-aviv-flattened-ai-generated-videos-are-dominating-the-iran-war/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:36:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3779983 The conflict has produced a flood of fabricated imagery, much of it coming from tens of thousands of pro-Iranian TikTok accounts, highlighting a growing challenge in the deepfake era

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]]> Recent killing of Hamas’s masked spokesman won’t silence its propaganda war, expert warns https://www.timesofisrael.com/recent-killing-of-hamass-masked-spokesman-wont-silence-its-propaganda-war-expert-warns/ Wed, 10 Sep 2025 14:09:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3635836 Counterterror researcher says that while Abu Obeida’s death leaves a vacuum, Hamas’s PR machine -- spanning Iran, regional proxies, and Western campuses -- remains potent; several of those targeted by Israel in Qatar have played a direct role

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]]> Months after IDF strike, Hamas casually confirms leader Mohammed Sinwar’s death https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-casually-confirms-leader-mohammed-sinwars-death-months-after-idf-strike/ Sun, 31 Aug 2025 07:31:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3630833 Terror group does not issue statement, but includes the younger Sinwar in footage published of slain leaders, listing them as 'martyrs;' IDF said it killed him in May

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]]> ‘An attempt to sow panic’: Israelis receive recorded calls of hostages pleading for help https://www.timesofisrael.com/attempt-to-sow-panic-israelis-receive-calls-of-hostages-pleading-for-help/ Sat, 24 May 2025 10:01:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3556642 Apparent spam calls use voice of Yosef-Haim Ohana from Hamas video released earlier this month; Hostages Forum say its members also received calls, stresses it is not behind them

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]]> Hamas hostage video shows Maxim Herkin and Bar Kuperstein, in first signs of life https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-hostage-video-shows-maxim-herkin-and-bar-kupershtein-in-first-signs-of-life/ Sat, 05 Apr 2025 20:23:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3518808 Both captives' families ask Israeli media not to publish the clip itself; official says PM 'updated' on video, recently spoke with the families

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]]> Hamas says it won’t move hostages to safety, Israel responsible for their lives https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-says-it-wont-move-hostages-to-safety-israel-responsible-for-their-lives/ Fri, 04 Apr 2025 21:50:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3518381&preview=true&preview_id=3518381 IDF chief meets with worried families, assures them fighting will bring home captives; Jon Polin in message to PM: Enough with the paranoid TikTok videos, bring back the hostages

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]]> In disturbing Hamas video, distraught hostage Elkana Bohbot shouts and begs for release https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-disturbing-hamas-video-distraught-hostage-elkana-bohbot-shouts-and-begs-for-release/ Sat, 29 Mar 2025 19:40:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3513581 36-year-old captive insists he asked terror group to film clip, his 2nd video released this week: 'I'm afraid every second of every day that I'll die here!'

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]]> Hamas forced Daniella Gilboa to stage her own death during captivity, her mother says https://www.timesofisrael.com/hamas-forced-daniella-gilboa-to-stage-her-own-death-during-captivity-her-mother-says/ Wed, 12 Feb 2025 21:51:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3481353 Orly Gilboa says daughter 'pleaded for her life' not to do it, but was forced to be covered in powder and debris to make it look like she was hit in IDF strike in propaganda video

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]]> Edit wars over Israel spur rare ban of 8 Wikipedia editors — from both sides https://www.timesofisrael.com/edit-wars-over-israel-spur-rare-ban-of-8-wikipedia-editors-from-both-sides/ Fri, 31 Jan 2025 23:23:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3466968 Case emerged amid allegations of widespread anti-Israel bias that have cast doubt on the open-source encyclopedia's credibility and dovetailed with claims it has a liberal skew

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]]> Officials acknowledge slow progress in hostage talks, but warn obstacles remain https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-to-convene-key-ministers-as-reports-claim-progress-in-hostage-talks/ Sun, 05 Jan 2025 12:29:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3453032 Israeli, Saudi reports quote sources saying agreement could be clinched on key issues before Trump takes office, but Israel sees low chance for comprehensive deal

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]]> In Hamas propaganda video, hostage Edan Alexander pleads with Trump to push for deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-hamas-propaganda-video-hostage-edan-alexander-pleads-with-trump-to-push-for-deal/ Sat, 30 Nov 2024 18:59:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3430123 In comments likely dictated to him, 20-year-old dual US citizen addresses the Israeli PM and US president-elect directly, begging for release; family allows media to publish video

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]]> Freed hostage says she was forced to read lines, pose with food for propaganda clips https://www.timesofisrael.com/freed-hostage-says-she-was-forced-to-read-lines-pose-with-food-for-propaganda-clips/ Sat, 07 Sep 2024 20:10:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3370660 Aviva Siegel, released in November deal, tells WSJ she refused to neaten her hair when captors gave her a brush and hair clip, was made to repeat lines she forgot

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]]> US: Russia sought to exploit judicial overhaul to divide Jews, influence ’24 election https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-russia-sought-to-exploit-judicial-overhaul-to-divide-jews-influence-24-election/ Thu, 05 Sep 2024 23:43:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3369692 Justice Department affidavit reveals disinformation plot to twist opinions of those invested in Jewish state in order 'to rip Israel out of the general Western anti-Russian agenda'

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]]> Terrorize Israelis while eliciting sympathy abroad: Inside Hamas’s propaganda strategy https://www.timesofisrael.com/terrorize-israelis-while-eliciting-sympathy-abroad-inside-hamass-propaganda-strategy/ Mon, 26 Aug 2024 13:02:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3358834 In accordance with its founding charter, Hamas uses a sophisticated media presence and uniform narrative to rally its base -- and turn the world against Israel

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