Israel’s Response to ‘All Eyes on Rafah’ Image
After the pro-Palestine ‘All Eyes on Rafah’ AI-generated image went viral on social media, Israel has responded with a counter-image featuring a Hamas militant standing armed in front of an infant.
Background
The infant in the image is believed to be Kfir Bibas, a nine-month-old who, along with his family, was taken hostage by Hamas on October 7.
Israel’s Social Media Post
Israel shared the counter image on social media platform X with the text “Where were your eyes on October 7.” The post emphasized Israel’s commitment to never stop talking about the events of that day and fighting for the hostages.
Impact and Reactions
- Over 44 million accounts shared the ‘All Eyes on Rafah’ image on Instagram.
- The hashtag #alleyesonrafah on X received nearly one million hits.
- Israel’s post has sparked discussions and reactions online.
Background on October 7 Incident
On October 7 of the previous year, Hamas launched a deadly attack on Israel, resulting in significant casualties and the kidnapping of numerous individuals.
Instagram Controversy
An Israeli user created the image, which was later removed by Instagram. The platform faced criticism for the removal, with Meta citing technical issues as the cause.
Meta’s Response
Meta, the parent company of Instagram, acknowledged the issue and stated that the image did not violate their policies. They are investigating the technical glitch that led to its removal.
Online Protest and Deceptive Content
Human rights groups protested against Meta’s alleged censorship of pro-Palestinian content. Additionally, Meta uncovered deceptive AI-generated content on its platforms, including misleading comments attributed to a political marketing firm.
