What has been the state of disinformation since the 7th October attack? Who are the actors, how is disinformation spread, and what are the observed impacts?

What was the landscape of disinformation concerning the conflict before? Has there been a significant transformation?

How is disinformation influencing public opinion or exacerbating tension in Israel, Palestine, and third countries? What are the repercussions on the conflict in real life?

Is disinformation a new subtle and powerful weapon in conflict warfare? How can we effectively address and mitigate it?

Since the 7th October attack, disinformation related to the israeli-palestinian conflict and the situation in Gaza has spread massively on social media platforms. This surge in disinformation poses significant risks, distorting the perception of events, shaping public opinions, and potentially fueling heightened tensions both within and beyond the countries involved in the conflict.

Let’s discuss this topic through a journalistic and a research point of view with Todd Helmus and William Marcellino, researchers at the RAND Corporation, both experts on disinformation and violent extremism and with Alessandro Accorsi, investigative journalist and Senior Analyst for the International Crisis Group.

The conference will take place online on Thursday 30th of November from 19h15 to 20h15.