The Tragedy of the Gaza Strip: The Struggle for the Awareness of the New Generation and the Media Landscape

(Translated)

Al-Rayah Newspaper - Issue 583 - 21/01/2026

By: Ustaadh Hayatullah al-Uzbeki

In the 21st century, victory is no longer measured solely by military superiority, like tanks, airplanes, or missile systems. Instead, the media landscape, shaping public awareness and influencing the thoughts of the new generation have become crucial factors in determining the outcome of conflicts. How events are interpreted, how mental images are created, and the choice of words aimed at the public have become an inseparable part of today’s political reality.

From this perspective, a striking event has emerged: the signing of a massive financial agreement by the Jewish entity with a private media company to produce news content targeted at the new generation of youth and the global public opinion.

The most important aspect of media warfare is not the event itself, but the context in which it is presented. If an event is repeatedly described as “self-defense” and another as a “threat,” these interpretations eventually turn into accepted truths in the collective mind over time.

There is a fundamental truth in the laws of nature: appearances do not always reflect reality. Just as litmus paper reveals the deadly acidity of water despite its apparent clarity, certain events act as a “political litmus,” shattering in moments perceptions built over decades.

One of the most prominent of these events is the genocide being committed by Jewish entity in Gaza. It has exposed the true face of the Western political order, which has long portrayed itself as the protector of human rights, children, and women. It has also revealed the reality of the Jewish entity, which had been marketed as an “invincible state in a defensive situation.” However, this revelation is not limited to the military field; it is closely tied to a comprehensive struggle on digital platforms and the minds of the new generation.

Open-source information indicates that the Jewish entity signed a contract worth nearly six million dollars with the company Clock Tower X LLC to influence the new generation’s awareness. This agreement is not just an ordinary advertising campaign; it is part of a long-term news strategy.

Eighty percent of the content produced will be targeted specifically at “Generation Z,” whose awareness is shaped in the digital environment. This is not a random choice as this generation will play a crucial role in political decisions in the future.

The plan relies on short, impactful content, through platforms like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and podcasts. On these platforms, information and news are not accepted through deep analysis, but rather through emotional impact.

Through short videos, pictures, and simplified messages, complex political facts are presented in a one-sided and pre-determined context. This weakens critical thinking and leads to the acceptance of ready-made conclusions.

The reality of Gaza is also interpreted differently using these same methods. On the one hand, the spotlight is placed on the massacres of children and women and the unprecedented brutality, while attempts are made to justify these situations through specific media campaigns.

New Media Websites and the Information Context:

The agreement includes launching news websites and publishing analytical materials and articles that may appear, on the surface, to be independent sources, but in reality serve a single, unified political agenda.

Indirect Influence on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Systems:

One of the sensitive and modern issues is the possibility of influencing the answers of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems by flooding digital content with a specific point of view. Systems such as ChatGPT and Gemini rely in their analysis on the large amount of available content, which may cause a fabricated narrative to become a priority source for algorithms.

This raises a fundamental question: if information sources are artificially proliferated, where do the boundaries between truth and misinformation disappear? And who determines the standards of truth?

For decades, Western political thought has promoted itself as a system based on freedom and human rights. However, the tragedies of Gaza have invalidated the practical value of these claims. The indiscriminate bombing of residential areas, the killing of women and children, and the destruction of medical and educational institutions have all exposed the falsehood of human rights slogans. The problem is not only the military action itself, but the international silence and double standards, which confirm that what is happening in Gaza is a deliberate policy, not an accidental event.

The Operation Al-Aqsa Flood emerged as a symbol of clear rejection of injustice, double standards, and the intellectual crisis that has accumulated in human awareness. This cry was not limited to a religion or race, but was rooted in basic human values, which made the protests in Washington, London, Paris, and Berlin an unprecedented test for political orders.

Despite all attempts to distort reality through digital platforms and artificial intelligence, the truth cannot be completely erased. However, the sons and daughters of the Islamic Ummah must remain fully alert and carefully analyze every piece of news and every source before accepting it.

Humanity today stands at a historical crossroads: either it accepts a system based on media deception, or it creates new political and intellectual standards based on true human values, justice and clear awareness. The tragedy of Gaza places us directly in front of this choice with full weight and clarity.

Allah (swt) says,

[يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا إِن جَاءكُمْ فَاسِقٌ بِنَبَأٍ فَتَبَيَّنُوا أَن تُصِيبُوا قَوْمًا بِجَهَالَةٍ فَتُصْبِحُوا عَلَى مَا فَعَلْتُمْ نَادِمِينَ]

“O you who believe, if a sinful person brings you news, verify it, lest you harm people out of ignorance and then become regretful for what you have done.” [TMQ Surah Al-Hujaraat: 6]. And the Prophet (saw) said, «كَفَى بِالْمَرْءِ كَذِبًا أَنْ يُحَدِّثَ بِكُلِّ مَا سَمِعَ»“It is enough of a lie for a person to repeat everything he hears.”