Video of allegedly kidnapped child from Israel goes viral again
The events of October 7 and the video recordings from that day have accompanied Israelis for the past three years. However, ahead of the anniversary of the attack, the holiday of Simchat Torah, and the…
Assessment
A video appearing to show an abducted child from October 7 has resurfaced and gone viral again, three years after the attack. The timing is not accidental: it comes ahead of the anniversary, the Simchat Torah holiday, and elections next month. Social media accounts are actively republishing old footage from that day, amplifying its reach. The question is whether this renewed circulation is organic or coordinated, and what effect it will have on public sentiment during a politically sensitive period.