IDF denies military’s edited film of Hamas atrocities has leaked online

The Israel Defense Forces spokesperson’s unit says that contrary to reports, its edited film of Hamas atrocities has not leaked online.

“The film is screened in a limited manner to decision-makers, media and influencers in Israel and the world, subject to strict conditions and accompanied by an IDF representative or an authorized person on its behalf,” the IDF says.

“The participants in the screening undertake to comply with the viewing conditions and sign a document in which they undertake not to photograph or distribute any part of the film,” the military says. “We and ask the public to refrain from spreading false rumors and from forwarding and opening links that claim to contain the film.”

The graphic 47-minute film was put together by the IDF Spokesperson’s Office from footage retrieved in large part from video cameras worn by the Hamas terrorists.

Messages have circulated throughout the morning in parent groups, warning that there may be a version of the film circulating online.

Mental health professionals in Israel have an issued an urgent call to the government to scrap Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s reported plan to show the film to the general public.