IDF accuses journalists of ‘amplifying Hamas lies’ on Palestinian family’s death

The Israel Defense Forces official Twitter account accuses media outlets around the world of “amplifying Hamas lies” on the death early this morning of a pregnant woman, her niece and her unborn baby in Gaza.

While Hamas authorities have claimed they were killed by an Israeli airstrike — a claim that has been featured unchallenged in some reports in international media — Israel has said the deaths were the result of a malfunctioned rocket fired by terror groups that fell short of its target.

Yesterday, Palestinian weapons caused the tragic death of a mother in Gaza and her baby. Hamas blamed Israel. Journalists amplified the lie. Our assessment indicates that the incident had nothing to do with IDF strikes.

— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) May 5, 2019