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    For news organizations, the flood of Gaza war video is proving both illuminating and troubling

    by David Bauder Nov 13, 2023 5 minutes
    Source: Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

    A camera livestreaming the skyline of Gaza City captures streaks of light. Dash-cam video from a car in Israel spots a killer coming into view. A satellite identifies tank tracks in the dirt, and a mall security camera catches the moment a bomb in Gaza detonates.

    While journalists' access to the war in Gaza is limited, a flood of video from all sorts of sources documents what is — and isn't — going on.

    At news organizations, sifting through material found online to determine what is real, and to unearth the sometimes unexpected clues that can be used to tie stories together, are increasingly important — and often emotionally overwhelming — jobs.

    “It has become a key part of doing journalism in the modern age,” said Katie

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