Another Insane Palestinian Authority Conspiracy: Israel Genetically Engineered Rats to Attack Children
Palestinian Authority (PA) President Mahmoud Abbas attends a virtual meeting, in the West Bank city of Ramallah, Sept. 3, 2020. Photo: Alaa Badarneh / Pool / File photo via Reuters. A Palestinian Authority (PA) libel…
Assessment
The Palestinian Authority has revived a conspiracy theory accusing Israel of releasing genetically engineered rodents to target specific groups in Gaza. This claim, promoted by a Fatah official, follows a pattern of unsubstantiated allegations that undermine credible discourse about the conflict. The story's spread risks distracting from verifiable humanitarian concerns in Gaza while reinforcing mutual distrust between the parties.