Is the real Gaza conflict online? As the next stage of the conflict develops, both sides are using the online world to build international sympathy — and attack their opponents.
Unicorns and sparkles conceal message of war
Child’s play: A video calling on parents to “stand with” Israel has appeared on YouTube. Glossary
Hamas - A militant Palestinian organisation, which has controlled the Gaza Strip since 2007. It is listed as a terrorist organisation in the UK.
Gaza - The smaller of two Palestinian territories, home to two million people. It is located on the Mediterranean coast, bordered by Israel and Egypt.
Telegram - Today: an encrypted instant messaging app. In the past: a message sent via electric wires and delivered as a printed piece of paper. As every word was expensive, making the message as short as possible became an art. A famous joke telegram sent from Venice read, "STREETS FULL OF WATER PLEASE ADVISE".
Reservist - Soldiers who do not serve in a country's regular army, but can be called upon when needed.
Isaac Herzog - An Israeli politician, who has been president of the country since 2021.
Press conference - A media event in which politicians, individuals or organisations invite journalists to ask them questions.
Palestinian Islamic Jihad - A Palestinian Islamist paramilitary organisation. It is listed as a terrorist organisation in many countries, including the UK.