| Published March 21, 2025
ABC News recently retracted a report alleging that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) had distributed leaflets containing disturbing messages prior to a ground operation in Gaza. The retraction followed the IDF’s denial of such actions and ABC News’ inability to verify the authenticity of the leaflets.
The original article claimed that the IDF had disseminated these leaflets warning Gaza residents about impending evacuations from battle zones. However, after further investigation, ABC News issued an editor’s note stating:
“An earlier version of this article said that the IDF had dropped leaflets with disturbing messaging. ABC News has not been able to confirm the authenticity of these leaflets. The IDF denies dropping these leaflets.”
Here’s what they originally posted:
This incident underscores the challenges media organizations face in reporting from conflict zones, where misinformation can easily spread, and the importance of rigorous fact-checking before publication.
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