In their long conflict, the Israelis and the Palestinians often fight just as fiercely on the propaganda front as they do on the battlefield. Social media is taking the clash to new heights with both sides taking the unprecedented steps of announcing military operations in almost real time.
The Israeli military is live-tweeting and blogging its military operation directed at Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip, and Hamas is responding in kind.
The Israelis on Wednesday released black-and-white video footage showing the airstrike that killed Ahmed al-Jabari, the leader of Hamas' military wing.
The video clearly comes from an aircraft, though Israel did not provide additional details. Israel, a pioneer in drone technology, has been using drones over Gaza for years to keep watch on the territory and to carry out strikes.
Read more: Israel, Hamas Battle Becomes A Twitter War : The Two-Way : NPR
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