Recent investigations have uncovered that Hamas, along with other Gaza-based terror groups, meticulously planned the October 7 attack on Israel, known as the “Jericho Wall.”
This operation, which resulted in over 1,200 Israeli deaths, was not just a military assault but also involved a strategic infiltration of global media outlets by individuals with ties to these terror organizations.
The investigation revealed that some of the individuals involved in the attack, as well as those supporting Hamas’ broader agenda, had connections to major international media outlets.
These individuals, some of whom have openly praised Adolf Hitler on social media, have been working as journalists, influencing how the world perceives the ongoing conflict in the region.
Hamas, drawing on tactics used by other terrorist groups like Hezbollah, has long understood the power of the media in shaping global opinion. Over the years, they have infiltrated various media organizations, including Al Jazeera, which has been reported to employ individuals actively involved in Hamas.
For instance, one employee was found to be a senior figure in Hamas’ anti-tank unit. At the same time, another was involved in the October 7 attack and was later targeted by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
Major news outlets such as the Associated Press (AP), Reuters, CNN, and The New York Times have also been implicated in this infiltration.
Some of their photographers and journalists were present during the early hours of the October 7 attack, raising suspicions about their foreknowledge of the event. Media watchdog HonestReporting has highlighted cases where these individuals not only documented the attack but also appeared to be actively participating or closely aligned with Hamas operatives.
One such case involves Hassan Eslaiah, a photojournalist working for AP and CNN, who was seen with Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Another example is Reuters photographer Mohammed Fayq Abu Mostafa, who bragged on social media about being involved in the attack from the very beginning, even describing how he broke into a room where Israelis were hiding.
These revelations have prompted fourteen state attorneys general in the United States to issue warnings to the heads of CNN, The New York Times, Reuters, and AP. They urged these organizations to vet their freelancers more carefully to ensure they are not inadvertently supporting terrorist activities. Some are considering legal action, particularly in light of evidence that a CNN freelancer, Abdel Qader Sabbah, had direct ties to Hamas.
Despite the severe nature of these findings, some media outlets have been slow to take action. The New York Times, for example, rehired Soliman Hijjy, a journalist from Gaza who was previously fired for praising Hitler on social media. This decision has sparked outrage and further concerns about the infiltration of media by individuals with extremist views.
However, not all media organizations have ignored these issues. Reuters, for example, chose not to include images from the October attack in their Pulitzer Prize-winning submission, reportedly due to ethical concerns raised by HonestReporting.
The infiltration of global media by individuals with ties to Hamas underscores the need for greater scrutiny and accountability within the journalism industry. As these revelations come to light, they highlight the potential for terrorist groups to manipulate public opinion through the very channels that are supposed to inform and educate the global audience.
