With sensitive topics such as the war between Hamas and Israel or events related to migration, we see the proliferation of various images. These images are shared on social media and can even make their way to news websites and media outlets without undergoing even the most basic fact-checking regarding their content and context.
It is crucial for journalists to be proficient in simple image verification techniques using available tools on their computers or mobile phones. These tools enable quick and effective verification and responses to the circulation of images that aren’t taken by professional journalists.
