The Truth Behind the Allegations
You might have heard some scary stories about Hamas beheading children and burning their bodies, but it turns out that those stories aren't true at all.
Netanyahu's Lies
The investigation found that the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, actually spread these lies to the President of the United States, Joe Biden, and his Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken. Can you believe that? It's important to always check the facts before believing something.
What Really Happened
On October 7th, something terrible happened in the Gaza Strip. The Israeli army launched a devastating war, causing a lot of destruction and many innocent people getting hurt. The investigation revealed that about 16,000 civilians, mostly women and children, lost their lives, and 42,000 people were injured. It was a real humanitarian catastrophe.
The False Rumors
Now, here's where things get interesting. The Israeli government spread rumors that dozens of children's bodies were found beheaded. They even said that some of the bodies were burned or hanging on a rope. But the investigation found that these descriptions were actually incorrect.
The Beginning of Fabrication
One news network in Israel reported that a field commander told them that at least 40 children were killed, and some of them were beheaded. But it turns out that these reports were based on testimonies from officers who transported the bodies. The investigation also found that similar stories were repeated by members of Israeli rescue teams.
The Government is Lying
The investigation concluded that the government's descriptions were not true. They looked at the official toll figures and information from the scenes of the killings, settlement leaders, and the police. They couldn't find any evidence of children from different families being killed together. So, it seems like Netanyahu's description to President Biden was not accurate.
Don't Believe Everything You See
There was even a video circulating on social media that claimed to show the murder of a pregnant woman. But it turns out that the video wasn't filmed in Israel at all. It's important to be critical of the information we see online and make sure it's reliable.
Verifying the Facts
Some of the false information came from an organization called ZAKA. They admitted that their volunteers are not experts and don't have the tools to identify the dead or how they were killed. They relied on information from eyewitnesses, which can sometimes be unreliable.
The investigation showed that the stories about Hamas beheading children and burning their bodies were not true. It's important to always question what we hear and make sure we have the facts before believing something. Stay curious and keep learning!
Source: Israeli press + Anadolu Agency
