Hundreds of pro-Israel and Israeli social media activists posted the allegation, while others retweeted it on social media platforms. Later, and due to a massive backlash on social media, CNN and the White House issued retractions. Almost a week would pass without any of the major mainstream Western outlets covering the other side. Through sympathetic mainstream media outlets, it began to complain of misinformation and disinformation exploding on social media. When millions of people abandon biased mainstream media and head to social media platforms, chaos is bound to take place.

Source: CNN October 22, 2023 04:11 UTC