Global Powers Unite: Russia, China, and Iran Support Hamas in Verbal Battle

Iran, Russia, and China are using state media and social networking platforms to support Hamas and undermine Israel, while denigrating the United States. The online propaganda and disinformation campaign is larger than anything seen before, with millions of people being exposed to emotionally charged and often false content. The involvement of Iran, Russia, and China is not coordinated, but they are pushing the same themes to amplify each other's views. The spread of Hamas' message online has been extensive, fueled by graphic imagery, extensive networks of bots, and official accounts belonging to governments and state media. Israel has found itself on the defensive in the online war, while concerns grow about the alliance of authoritarian governments fomenting illiberal sentiment globally.