Article Summary:
On October 15, 2025, the Arab Center for the Advancement of Social Media, known as 7amleh, released a position paper titled “A War Without Bullets: How Disinformation Reshapes the Reality of Palestinian Youth on the Backdrop of a Genocide?” The paper explores how disinformation serves as a crucial tool in Israel’s war on Gaza, aiming to justify acts of genocide and reshape the collective consciousness of Palestinians and global youth.
It asserts that information has become a battleground parallel to military actions, with the Israeli government employing digital tactics such as artificial intelligence, paid propaganda, fake accounts, and algorithmic manipulation to create a false reality that legitimizes its aggression. Disinformation is portrayed as a deliberate strategy to control narratives that further Israel’s political and military agendas.
Since October 7, 2023, Israel has used disinformation to dehumanize Palestinians, fabricate moral justifications for violence, and bolster internal support while deflecting public criticism. This manipulation has exacerbated divisions within Palestinian and Arab societies and skewed international media narratives, falsely presenting Israel as a humanitarian actor while obscuring war crimes.
The paper highlights the severe impact of disinformation on Palestinian youth, who are particularly vulnerable during the war. False claims about “safe zones” and “humanitarian corridors” have resulted in life-threatening situations for civilians, and manipulated information has misled international policymakers. This has harmed the psychological well-being of youth, creating fear and eroding trust in media and institutions.
7amleh emphasizes that disinformation undermines epistemic justice for Palestinians, diminishing their credibility in global media while entrenching Israeli narratives. The paper argues that the conflict has evolved into a dual struggle: one against physical threats and another to control truth and consciousness.
General Director Nadim Nashif stated that the war on truth is essential for the continuation of the war on the ground. He stressed the need to protect Palestinian youth’s right to knowledge and self-advocacy without bias.
The paper calls for enhancing media literacy and digital education for Palestinian youth, reforming legal frameworks to hold disinformation spreaders accountable, and urging tech companies to address biases and protect Palestinian digital rights. It also encourages journalists to prioritize accuracy, verify military claims, and center Palestinian voices in reporting.
In conclusion, 7amleh declares that the war on Gaza illustrates disinformation as a dangerous tool for controlling perceptions. Protecting Palestinians necessitates safeguarding their narratives and right to knowledge, as control over information equates to control over consciousness, paving the way for justification of war crimes.
