POLITICO Tech How the Israel-Hamas war changed conflict online
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Oct 8, 2024 Mark Scott, a Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council and expert in online disinformation, shares insights on the digital landscape shaped by the Israel-Hamas conflict. He highlights the surge of propaganda on social media and compares tactics used in this conflict to those in previous wars, like Russia-Ukraine. Scott discusses TikTok's influence on political views and the challenge of managing misinformation. He emphasizes the need for improved digital literacy to combat disinformation and the responsibility of tech companies in geopolitical dynamics.
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Unprecedented Digital Warfare Scale
- The Israel-Hamas conflict digital warfare is unprecedented in scale and sophistication.
- Online and offline violence are now deeply interconnected, marking a new era in warfare.
Hamas and Israel's Asymmetric Digital Tactics
- Hamas used social media on October 7th to share real-time propaganda, especially on Telegram.
- Israel countered with a sophisticated social media strategy to present its military response globally.
Multiple Actors in Digital Conflict
- Three main actors shape the online narrative: pro-Palestinian supporters, pro-Israeli groups, and foreign governments.
- Russia and Iran manipulate the conflict for geopolitical aims, spreading misinformation to shift global focus.