Online Hate and Disinformation - FOA x INACH Global Pulse Brief Series

Online Hate and Disinformation - FOA x INACH Global Pulse Brief Series

This report provides a brief overview of the Israeli online climate and the presence of cyber-hate and disinformation within the context of political instability, the Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023, and the ongoing Israeli  military operations in Gaza and along the northern border. The online world as become a key battleground where narratives are contested, with social media and messaging platforms serving as accelerators for both discourse and coordinated manipulation campaigns. The combination of domestic political fragmentation, global influence operations, and algorithmic-driven content dissemination continues to contribute to increased polarisation, a rise in hate speech, and a decline in public trust across sectors. 

 

Read the full report here.