Experts warn of ‘hasbara’ and disinformation in digital battle over Palestine

Experts warn of ‘hasbara’ and disinformation in digital battle over Palestine Submitted by MEE staff on Sat, 04/11/2026 - 02:58 Panel dissects propaganda, AI and media narratives that help Israel 'push lies' This satellite image shows the destruction in Gaza City in the northern Gaza Strip on 10 October 2025. Satellite image ©2025 Vantor / AFP Off Researchers, activists and digital rights experts on Tuesday warned of coordinated propaganda and disinformation efforts shaping global narratives on Palestine during a webinar hosted by The Global Alliance for Palestine. The event, titled “Countering Israel’s 2026 Hasbara Industry,” focused on what speakers described as organised digital messaging strategies and Israeli state-backed public disinformation campaigns.