- January 2, 2025
- 12:10 pm
- Middle East
Russian media again attacked Israel with accusations.
This time it's a fake narrative about “brutal Israeli soldiers” who “beat and arrested six children” in the “West Bank”.
Disseminates information Russian propaganda in the face state “Information TASS agency” December 31, 2024, with a reference to the “Palestinian agency,” turning it into a “bloody drama.”
Why is the Russian media machine aimed at discrediting Israel?
The story of a fake: what the Russian media report
According to Palestinian sources, the Israeli military allegedly detained six “boys” from the Akbat Jabr camp, located near Jericho.
Quote: “Israeli forces beat and arrested six boys from the Akbat Jabr camp, located south of Jericho.”, article title – “Israeli military arrested six children in the West Bank” , “According to the agency, the boys were beaten”.
TASS also claims that the army used stun grenades and opened fire in other areas of the West Bank, including Bethlehem and Tulkarm.
Russian propaganda publications present this information with the usual intensity of emotions: “cruel Israeli soldiers,” “merciless occupation,” “suffering of Palestinian children.”
However, as is often the case with Russian media, key details are missing, and the source of the information is clearly interested in stirring up anti-Israeli sentiment.
“Boy in Panties” 2.0
This story is just one of many using the Kremlin’s long-tested methods of manipulation. One of the most striking examples is fake about the “boy in panties”allegedly crucified by the Ukrainian military in Slavyansk. This fiction, shown on Russian television in 2014, has become a symbol of lies in the information war.
The “crucified boy” plot was so absurd and poorly developed that it was exposed just a few days later. But the very fact of its appearance showed how Russian propaganda is ready to use emotional stories to manipulate audiences.
Why Israel?
At first glance, it is not surprising that Russia has chosen Israel as a target for its propaganda attacks. The reason is simple: Israel, as a state with a strong army and independent politics, easily becomes a symbol of “oppression” for anti-Western audiences.
In addition, Russian propaganda seeks to undermine Israel’s international relations with its allies, including Ukraine. In conditions of war, the Kremlin is actively trying to sow discord between states that support Ukraine, including Israel.
How does this affect relations between Israel and Ukraine?
Despite such provocations, relations between Israel and Ukraine continue to strengthen. Ukraine appreciates the support of Israeli society, especially in the humanitarian sphere, and Israel, in turn, remains committed to defending democracy and fighting terrorism.
The platform also emphasizes the importance of cooperation NAnews – Israel Newswhich regularly publishes materials about cultural and political ties between the two countries. For example, it is on NAnews that you can learn about the visits of Ukrainian diplomats to Israel, cultural events and mutual support.
Table: Comparison of propaganda tricks
| Method | Example (Russia) | Example (against Israel) |
|---|---|---|
| Emotional fakes | “The boy in panties was crucified” | “Israeli soldiers arrested children” |
| Demonization of the military | “Punisher” | “Cruel Israeli military” |
| Manipulation of facts | Fake “referendums” in Ukraine | One-way coverage of action in the West Bank |
| Use of local media | Pro-Russian media in Ukraine | Palestinian Agency WAFA |
Why is it important to expose lies?
Russian propaganda uses every opportunity to discredit democratic states. Israel, as part of the Western world, is being targeted because its history of struggle for survival and democratic values contradicts the Kremlin's narrative.
However, such attacks only strengthen the alliance between Israel and Ukraine. Both countries understand the importance of truth in the information war and are actively working to expose fake news.
Conclusion
Russia’s propaganda tricks do not change: from the “crucified boy” to “children arrested by the Israeli military” – the essence remains the same. But these fakes are increasingly being shattered by the truth, which is presented by independent media such as NAnews – Israel News.
Instead of disunity, such provocations only strengthen ties between peoples and countries striving for peace and democratic development. Read more about this on our NAnews website.
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