‘Vapid’: ‘All Eyes on Rafah’ viral post ripped for fake AI images of Gaza

A viral AI-generated image of Rafah calling on the world to witness Israel’s advancement in the Gazan city and shared by millions, including Noble Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai and model Gigi Hadid, has garnered backlash for offering an unrealistic, sanitized view of the situation.

The fake image, uploaded earlier this week by pro-Palestinian activists, features rows and neatly organized tents in the desert stretching off towards snow-capped mountains, with several tents in the center spelling out “All Eyes on Rafah.”

While the AI-generated picture has been shared tens of millions of times on social media, it ultimately fails to capture the reality of a city and its people caught between Israel’s military offensive and Hamas terrorists operating in residential areas.