Israel Defense Forces Releases Graphic Video Evidence of Hamas Attack on Israel

Foreign journalists were shown graphic video and photographs of Hamas's attack on Israel, compiled from various sources, in an effort by the Israel Defense Forces to counter international criticism over civilian casualties in their military campaign in Gaza. The journalists were not allowed to record the images, and the authenticity of some footage could not be independently verified. The IDF Major General expressed shock at the media's attempt to equate Israel's actions with Hamas's atrocities. Israeli authorities are concerned about waning international sympathy and argue that Hamas is using civilians as human shields. The Israeli government is also making efforts to warn civilians in Gaza to evacuate.