According to research by the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, they managed two YouTube channels as well as two accounts on Facebook and X (earlier Twitter) with the help of the outlet ‘War and Media’.
The campaign went live in March of this year. Furthermore, false profiles that resembled reputable channels were used on Facebook and YouTube to spread propaganda. These videos remained live on YouTube for more than a month. It’s unclear when they were taken from Facebook.
The Deceptive Channels
ISIS operatives set up multiple fake channels on YouTube, each mimicking the branding and style of reputable news outlets. These channels featured professionally edited videos, complete with logos and graphics reminiscent of CNN and Al Jazeera. The content ranged from news
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