The world was shocked by the October 7, 2023, massacre of 1,200 mostly Israeli civilians by Hamas, and the subsequent bombing and invasion of Gaza that has led to the deaths of over 35,000 mostly Palestinian civilians and an intensified blockade that deprives the population of food, water, fuel, and electricity. Guided by PEN America’s media literacy guidelines, this presentation hopes to discuss strategies for developing the basic tools and processes for critical thinking for librarians, library staff, and the public to analyze and distinguish the misinformation, disinformation, and facts surrounding this topic. Our goal is to promote an awareness and facilitate an educational and civil discussion.
