As suspected, the IDF’s claim that it struck an Islamic Jihad cell disguised as a PRESS vehicle seems accurate.
Of the 5 Facebook profiles of the five “journalists” killed, only Ayman al-Jadi and Faisel al-Qumsan contain more than a few photos or posts. So let's dive in 🧵
First, a reminder: The “journalists” worked for the Al Quds Today network, which even CNN acknowledges is affiliated with Islamic Jihad.
So already, there were members of a US-designated terrorist organization.
Now, as for the individuals themselves: Here is what Faisel posted 2 days before the October 7th massacre.
Let’s have a closer look, shall we?
Faisel likes to indoctrinate children into a life of terrorism, because “journalism”
Faisel thinks Islamic Jihad leader and suicide-bombing enthusiast Khader Adnan is a “great leader”
Ayman, for his part, posted this on October 7th. It reads:
"For the first time in history... Palestinian factions storm the settlements surrounding the Gaza Strip to liberate it.”
And this:
And he posted this lovely reel as well.
Like so many of the so-called journalists killed in Gaza since October 7th, Faisel and Ayman—and likely the other three who were with them—are anything but.
At the risk of stating the obvious, @nickturse's new report in the @CostsOfWar about Palestinian journalists is flaming hot garbage that doesn't even attempt to address the fact that virtually the entire media apparatus in Gaza is dominated by Hamas.
Let's begin, shall we? 🧵
First off, it's worth noting that any report relying on data from @pressfreedom or Al Jazeera—as this one does—is doomed from the outset.
In the case of Al Jazeera, dozens of its "journalists" are confirmed terrorists, and it was even run by former Hamas official Wadah Khanfar
Here's info on 20 Al Jazeera "journalists," many of whom are terrorists:
🧵 In honor of Witkoff’s interview with Tucker, here’s a look at some of the greatest hits from Qatar’s “decent, moderate, and well-motivated” government, over the last year alone:
1. Building in Doha lit up to commemorate the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh
Earlier today, the IDF said it struck a terror cell in Gaza. allegedly killing eight people. But the UK-based charity Al Khair Foundation claims those killed were actually volunteers and journalists documenting their work.
Let's break down what we know so far 🧵
Firstly, in July 2024, the IDF eliminated a Hamas commander doubling as a director in the foundation, which the IDF stated “transfers funds to terrorist organizations, with the disguise of humanitarian activity.”
So already, I'd be skeptical of anything the foundation claims
In terms of the "journalists" who were killed, while I haven’t done a deep dive into all of them, it's worth noting that at least two of them have ties to terrorism:
Mahmoud Al-Sarraj (محمود السراج) and Bilal Abu Matar (بلال أبو مطر)