Simon Plosker
July 2, 2025 · algemeiner.com ↗
"Haaretz Accused Israeli Soldiers of a Horrific Blood Libel — But Twisted the Truth"
Why It’s Conflation
Haaretz published a report saying IDF soldiers told the paper they'd been ordered to fire on unarmed Palestinians waiting for food aid in Gaza. An Algemeiner opinion piece by HonestReporting's Simon Plosker called the story a "horrific blood libel" against Israeli soldiers and argued it distorted the facts.
What Actually Happened
"IDF officers and soldiers told [Haaretz] they were ordered to fire at unarmed crowds near food distribution sites in Gaza, even when no threat was present."