The Gaza GenoLIE libel is an excuse to target Jews and Zionists - opinion | The Jerusalem Post

Jpost · 🇮🇱 public Israel · Aug 21, 2026 · 661 words · By CONRAD MYRLAND

Free Speech vs. Incitement Antisemitism Israel-Palestine Conflict

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What to know about Free Speech vs. Incitement

For the past two years, the same inflammatory word - “genocide”- has been used to portray Med Israel for fred (MIFF), Europe’s largest non-religious pro-Israel membership organization, as a legitimate target at Norway’s largest democracy festival.

Claims checked 11

Techniques found 5

Topics 3

Coverage spectrum

Coverage gap: Low Left coverage

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Center80%

Right20%

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What happened

Why it matters

Last year, then-leader of the Palestine Committee of Norway, Line Khateeb, vandalized MIFF’s tent at Arendalsuka by writing “genocide” on it.

Common ground

She later accepted the police fine and paid compensation to MIFF.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Name Calling / Labeling, Appeal to Fear: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

Follow-up questions

What new context would change how readers understand this Free Speech vs. Incitement story?
What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that Conrad Myrland is the CEO of Med Israel for Fred (MIFF, With Israel for peace)?
How does this story connect Free Speech vs. Incitement with Antisemitism over the next few days?

open_in_new Read the original article: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-906170

psychologyPropaganda Techniques Detected

eFinder identified 5 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 90% confidence

Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.

Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.

Why it matters: Recognizing loaded language helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

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Name Calling / Labeling 85% confidence

Attaching a negative label to a person or group to reject them without evidence.

Why it matters: Recognizing name calling / labeling helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

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Appeal to Fear 80% confidence

Building support by instilling anxiety or panic in the audience.

Why it matters: Recognizing appeal to fear helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

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Black-and-White Fallacy 70% confidence

Presenting only two options when more exist.

Why it matters: Recognizing black-and-white fallacy helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

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Glittering Generalities 75% confidence

Using vague, emotionally appealing phrases ('freedom', 'justice') without specifics.

Why it matters: Recognizing glittering generalities helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 11 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Conrad Myrland is the CEO of Med Israel for Fred (MIFF, With Israel for peace).”

SINGLE SOURCE

While the evidence for claim 8/9 was listed as 'No evidence found', the evidence for claim 3 contains a byline 'By CONRAD MYRLAND' and the evidence for claim 0 mentions he leads MIFF's work in several countries. However, the specific title 'CEO' is not explicitly verified by a second independent source.

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Claim 2: “Last year, then-leader of the Palestine Committee of Norway, Line Khateeb, vandalized MIFF’s tent at Arendalsuka by writing “genocide” on it.”

SINGLE SOURCE

The specific claim that Line Khateeb vandalized the tent by writing 'genocide' is reported in one op-ed. While other sources confirm Line Khateeb's role as leader of the Palestine Committee of Norway, they do not corroborate the specific act of vandalism.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Gaza genocide is the ongoing, intentional, and systematic destruction of the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip carried out by Israel during the Gaza war. It encompasses mass killings, the targe…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaza_genocide

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Gaza war is an armed conflict in the Gaza Strip and Israel, fought as part of the unresolved Israeli–Palestinian and Gaza–Israel conflicts. The war began on 7 October 2023, when Palestinian milita…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaza_war

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — An international conference on the implementation of the two-state solution was held in New York City on July 28–30, 2025. The conference was authorized by a resolution of the United Nations General A…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/July_2025_Conference_on_the_Im…

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Claim 3: “Hamas used the humanitarian aid that the world sent to build a massive underground tunnel network under Gazan cities, specifically creating entrances under civilian sites like schools, hospitals, mosques and children’s rooms.”

INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE

No evidence was provided for this claim.

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Claim 4: “Days later, our tent was vandalized again, and the material about the sexual crimes that were carried out by Hamas on October 7 was thrown outside.”

SINGLE SOURCE

The claim about a second vandalism event specifically targeting materials on October 7 sexual crimes is only present in the primary op-ed source. Other sources confirm the general existence of sexual violence on Oct 7, but not this specific act of vandalism.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Foreign relations of Israel refers to diplomatic and trade relations between Israel and other countries around the world. Israel has diplomatic ties with 165 of the other 192 UN member states as of 12…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreign_relations_of_Israel

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Reactions to the 2014 Gaza War came from around the world. The United States and Canada were supportive of Israel and critical of Hamas. The BRICS countries called for restraint on both sides and a …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_reactions_to_the…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Israel–Norway relations are the bilateral relations between Israel and Norway. Norway was one of the first countries to recognize Israel, doing so on 4 February 1949.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel–Norway_relations

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Claim 5: “Since October 7, 2023, MIFF has documented multiple, repeated harassment at pro-Israel gatherings, including a student being head-butted after writing “Free Israel” and graffiti at Grimstad which read “Kill Jews.””

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The specific incidents of a student being head-butted and 'Kill Jews' graffiti in Grimstad are only reported in the single op-ed source.

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web search NEUTRAL — Since October 7, 2023, MIFF has documented multiple, repeated harassment at pro-Israel gatherings, including a student being head-butted after writing “Free Israel” and graffiti at Grimstad which read…
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-906170

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web search NEUTRAL — More Jews were killed on October 7, 2023, than on any other single day since the Holocaust. Beginning early that morning, thousands of Hamas terrorists infiltrated Israeli communities and neighborhood…
https://www.hamas-massacre.net/

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web search NEUTRAL — For months, Israeli soldiers in Gaza have been documenting their own war crimes against Palestinians and sharing them on social media.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAT9NQ4WkE0

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Claim 6: “Med Israel for fred (MIFF) is Europe’s largest non-religious pro-Israel membership organization”

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Wikipedia confirms MIFF is a Norwegian pro-Israel organization that styles itself as non-religious. A separate web source explicitly describes it as 'Europe's largest non-religious pro-Israel membership organization' and provides membership numbers across Norway, Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden.

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web search NEUTRAL — With Israel for Peace (Norwegian: Med Israel for fred, MIFF) is a Norwegian pro-Israel organisation. It styles itself as a "non-religious, non-partisan pro-Israel organisation", and has 14,000 registe…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/With_Israel_for_Peace

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web search NEUTRAL — Med Israel for fred (MIFF) – With Israel for peace – was formed in the 1970s, and have since grown to more than 15.000 members in Norway. Since 2018 MIFF has expanded work to Denmark (+1.300 members),…
https://miff.no/miff-english-with-israel-for-peace

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web search NEUTRAL — He leads MIFF’s pro-Israel work in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. This op-ed is published in partnership with a coalition of organizations that fight antisemitism…
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-906170

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Claim 7: “over 70 organizations from 15 countries united for a public campaign available at GazaGenoLIE.com.”

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The provided web results for this claim are irrelevant (returning results for trash bins/recycle bins) and do not mention the campaign or the website GazaGenoLIE.com.

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web search NEUTRAL — Durable recycling bins and containers for home, office, and more.
https://www.amazon.com/recycle-bin/s?k=recycle+bin

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web search NEUTRAL — Hefty Kitchen Trash Can, 13.3 Gallon Plastic Touch Top Garbage Bin with Push Button Lid, Black 21661
https://www.walmart.com/c/kp/trash-bins

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web search NEUTRAL — Discover trash cans with removable inner buckets and modern designs. Find durable waste solutions for kitchens, offices, bedrooms, and bathrooms.
https://www.amazon.com/trash-can/s?k=trash+can

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Claim 8: “We distributed information and hosted an open meeting with Daily Mail correspondent Nathalie Lisbona on the documented sexual and gender-based violence which was carried out on October 7.”

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The op-ed claims MIFF hosted a meeting with Daily Mail correspondent Nathalie Lisbona. A separate Daily Mail source confirms Natalia Lisbona has been covering the conflict and the 'rape horrors' since October 7, corroborating her identity and area of reporting.

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web search NEUTRAL — We distributed information and hosted an open meeting with Daily Mail correspondent Nathalie Lisbona on the documented sexual and gender-based violence which was carried out on October 7. MIFF respond…
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-906170

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web search NEUTRAL — Now, however, The Daily Mail writes that Hayat was actually freed when “the leader” of a Hamas cell acknowledged her scar, and “shook his head at his fellow terrorist before telling May she was free t…
https://thegrayzone.com/2026/05/24/daily-mail-lies-oct-7-not…

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web search NEUTRAL — Natalia Lisbona (pictured, in Gaza) has covered this conflict for the Daily Mail from the very first day, on the ground since October 7. Rom Braslavski, 21, was taken from the Nova music festival on O…
https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-15290853/Ive-writing-…

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Claim 9: “She later accepted the police fine and paid compensation to MIFF.”

SINGLE SOURCE

The detail regarding the police fine and compensation payment is only mentioned in the single op-ed source provided.

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web search NEUTRAL — She later accepted the police fine and paid compensation to MIFF. However, this year, the attacks escalated on the first night.MIFF responds to disagreement with conversation. Others respond by vandal…
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-906170

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web search NEUTRAL — Traffic Fines. Plate Number. TIN Number. Check Fines. Foreign and other vehicles.
https://fines.police.gov.rw/

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web search NEUTRAL — Design beautiful presentations online for free with Microsoft PowerPoint. Collaborate in real-time from any device.
https://powerpoint.cloud.microsoft/en-gb/

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Claim 10: “Our tent was cut open, “genocide” was written repeatedly all over it, the Star of David in our logo was slashed, and the word “peace” was cut out.”

CORROBORATED

The op-ed describes the tent being cut open, 'genocide' written on it, the Star of David slashed, and 'peace' cut out. Another source corroborates that the tent was vandalized and the wording was altered to 'Med Israel For Folkemord' (With Israel for genocide).

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web search NEUTRAL — MIFF’s tent vandalized at Arendalsuka. (photo credit: MIFF). ByCONRAD MYRLAND. AUGUST 21, 2026 00:35.Our tent was cut open, “genocide” was written repeatedly all over it, the Star of David in our logo…
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-906170

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web search NEUTRAL — Its tent was vandalised twice over the week. This wasn’t the first time. Last year, a pro-Palestinian activist used a marker pen to alter the wording to “Med Israel For Folkemord”, meaning “With Israe…
https://www.thejc.com/news/world/it-was-the-birthplace-of-th…

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web search NEUTRAL — In October 2023, I proudly wore my Star of David necklace to an emergency rally for Gaza, but a year later I could no longer wear it. Israel has made it impossible to divorce this symbol from the unfa…
https://mondoweiss.net/2024/11/i-stopped-wearing-the-star-of…

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Claim 11: “He leads MIFF’s pro-Israel work in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.”

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