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Home News Israel Running YouTube Ads To Get Funds For War

Israel Running YouTube Ads To Get Funds For War

Seok Chen by Seok Chen
October 10, 2023
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As the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues to intensify, the Jewish state has taken to YouTube to garner international support for its cause. However, the move has sparked controversy among social media users, with some labeling the ad as “propaganda” and accusing YouTube of violating its own policies on hate speech and violence.

The ad in question, titled “Hamas Declared War Against Israel,” features a simple voiceover with text in English and asks for support from the audience in the wake of recent attacks from the Palestinian group. The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs published the video, which has since generated heated debates online.

Israel launched a bizarre propaganda campaign to rally public support for its war against Palestine following yesterday’s bloody offensive

People are seeing ads like this all over the place, platforms like YouTube sharing literal state calls to violence and revenge

In reality… pic.twitter.com/WIH8FkTXtf

— What the media hides. (@narrative_hole) October 8, 2023

Critics argue that the ad is designed to justify a major escalation of the war to a Western audience and that its funding by the state of Israel raises questions about YouTube’s policy on political advertising. Some have even called for the video to be banned, citing concerns over hate speech and violence.

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However, supporters of Israel maintain that the ad is a legitimate exercise in self-defense and point out that the country has a right to protect its citizens from what they describe as “barbaric terrorists.”

The conflict between Israel and Hamas began last weekend when the Palestinian group launched a major strike from the Gaza Strip. In response, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared war on Hamas and called up 300,000 army reservists in preparation for a blockade of Gaza. Since then, over 1,000 people have died, including foreign nationals, with hundreds held hostage and many thousands reported to have been displaced.

???? Israel Using YouTube ???? Ads as it Ups Ante in Propaganda War

How is it not getting banned? @YouTube pic.twitter.com/MA6RsO0tWs

— Tshepang (@Tshepan25289316) October 9, 2023

Despite the mounting death toll and growing humanitarian crisis, both sides remain resolute in their positions. The situation remains tense and volatile, with fears of further escalation in the coming days.

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In the meantime, the controversial YouTube ad continues to generate attention and criticism, highlighting the challenges of navigating complex geopolitical conflicts in the age of social media. As the world watches anxiously, it remains to be seen how this latest development will impact the already fragile peace process in the Middle East.

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Seok Chen

Seok Chen

Seok Chen is a mass communication graduate from the City University of Hong Kong.

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