Israel’s dissemination of disinformation to justify its war crimes, the dehumanization of Palestinians, violations of international and humanitarian laws, the expansion of its illegal settlements and unlawful occupation is not a new phenomenon. The world has become accustomed to seeing and hearing about such lies on a daily basis. However, what is most alarming about Israeli propaganda is the extent to which their lobby groups have infiltrated and exert influence over numerous organizations worldwide, including mainstream media outlets in the US.

Consequently, it is not uncommon to witness the spread of Israeli indoctrination through mainstream media channels in the US, a close ally of Israel as well as in Europe.

One notable example is an article titled “,” published by The New York Times, alleging mass rapes committed by Hamas. However, …