Andrew Fox and Tatiana Glezer
Throughout the war in Gaza, Israel has faced accusations of genocide—not only in the International Court of Justice but also in the court of public opinion where media narratives have amplified these claims. Our research has identified strategies that Hamas has used to shape perceptions of the conflict both within Gaza and in the international media. These efforts emphasize civilian suffering while downplaying Hamas’ role as an active combatant, significantly influencing how the conflict is understood globally.
This article examines two specific areas:
The Report Questionable Counting: Analyzing the Death Toll from the Hamas-Run Ministry of Health in Gaza, published by the Henry Jackson Society, examines the methods by which casualty data in Gaza are reported. It provides a critical assessment of the fatality figures released by the Gaza Ministry of Health (MOH) during the ongoing conflict.1 In doing so, it highlights notable inconsistencies, methodological issues, and potential misrepresentations that appear to inflate civilian casualty figures, potentially shaping international perceptions and media narratives. Below, we provide a summary of the report’s key findings.
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