Israel Releases Brutal October 7 Footage to Counter Hamas Civilian Denial

• Israel's military released disturbing footage from the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks, showing violence against civilians.
• The video release counters a new 42-page Hamas document, 'Our Narrative… Al-Aqsa Flood,' which denies intentionally targeting civilians.
• IDF states the footage represents 'documented events' and a 'fraction' of Hamas's actions, including violence at the Supernova music festival.
• Hamas's document frames the October 7 assault as a historical moment and calls for an independent investigation into casualty claims.
• Both sides are engaged in a 'clash over competing narratives' to shape international opinion and justify their actions regarding the Gaza conflict.

Why It Matters: Israel uses video evidence to refute Hamas's denial of civilian targeting on October 7, intensifying narrative battle.