The ongoing conflict between Israel and the militant group Hamas has taken a devastating toll, with casualties mounting on both sides. Israeli authorities have reported at least 1,400 fatalities and 3,400 injuries following an unprecedented incursion by Hamas on Oct. 7. In retaliatory strikes, Gaza has witnessed a staggering toll of 2,750 lives lost and another 9,700 individuals wounded, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, with these figures anticipated to rise.
In preparation for what many say is an unprecedented ground assault, the Israel Defense Forces have issued evacuation orders for Gaza City, urging residents to relocate south of the Gaza River for their safety. President Joe Biden on Monday altered his travel plans, canceling a trip to Colorado to convene with his national security team...
In the digital realm, researchers tracking the Israel-Hamas conflict via social media platforms are encountering increasing difficulties in verifying information and curtailing the spread of misleading content. Changes in social media companies’ moderation policies have hampered research efforts, stated Rebekah Tromble, director of George Washington University’s Institute for Data, Democracy, and Politics.
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