Al Jazeera and Hamas Retract False Claims of IDF Rapes in Gaza

After an investigation, it was revealed that the story alleging IDF soldiers raped women in Gaza was fabricated, leading to the retraction of the report.

Al Jazeera and Hamas admitted that the story claiming IDF soldiers raped women at the Shifa Hospital in Gaza was false.
The story, which went viral, was based on a fabricated testimony by a woman who was not present at the location.
Yasser Abuhilalah, a former director at Al Jazeera, confirmed the retraction and noted the story was exaggerated to 'arouse the nation's fervor and brotherhood'.
Israeli officials responded to the admission, highlighting the fabrication of stories to incite anti-Semitism.
The incident has sparked discussions about the credibility of reports from conflict zones and the responsibility of media outlets in verifying information.

Washington Free Beacon