Hamas Narrative on Gaza Floods Preceded Storm, Investigation Claims
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
An HonestReporting investigation claims Hamas shaped international media coverage of Gaza floods by releasing figures and narratives before the storm hit. Hamas's Gaza Winter Emergency Committee issued a statement on November 1, 2026, detailing needs and blaming Israeli restrictions. By November 7, after the first rains, the Hamas-run Government Media Office reported 70,000 tents flooded, a figure quickly adopted by major news outlets. The investigation contrasts this with Israel's extensive, largely unreported, winter aid efforts for Gaza.
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- Hamas allegedly dictated the narrative and scale of Gaza flood suffering before the rains began, influencing media coverage.
- Hamas's Gaza Winter Emergency Committee issued a statement on November 1, 2026, with specific figures and blame on Israel.
- Euro-Med Monitor published an article on November 5, echoing Hamas's claims and figures without disclosing Hamas ties.
- On November 7, Hamas reported 70,000 tents flooded, a figure rapidly adopted by international news agencies like Reuters, BBC, and NBC.
- HonestReporting questioned the speed and accuracy of Hamas's damage assessments during the storm.
- Israel's extensive winter preparations for Gaza, including over 91,000 tents, were largely overlooked in international coverage.
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