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Conspiracy Theories About Oct. 7 Massacre Persist Online Three Years Later
Three years after the October 7 massacre, conspiracy theories continue to spread on social media, alleging internal betrayal by Israeli security forces or denying the event's scale.
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What happened
- 01Conspiracy theories about the Oct. 7 massacre persist online three years later, alleging internal betrayal and denial of events.
- 02Fake Reporter warns that a lack of official answers fuels these narratives, which are used for political purposes.
- 03Theories include claims of Israeli security forces deliberately allowing the massacre to happen to oust Netanyahu.
- 04International accounts deny the massacre or claim Israel inflated casualty numbers.
- 05Videos about "internal betrayal" have received tens of millions of views and likes on social media.
- 06Fake Reporter's director states these theories undermine trust in state institutions and deepen societal rifts.
The organization Fake Reporter warns these narratives are fueled by a lack of official answers and are used for political gain, deepening societal divisions. These theories, including claims of deliberate inaction by the IDF and international denial of the massacre, have garnered millions of views and likes, eroding trust in state institutions.
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