Images related to the conflict in the Gaza Strip, believed to be made using artificial intelligence, have gone viral on Instagram. These images, both pro-Israel and pro-Palestine, include depictions of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and a child facing a Hamas fighter. One image calls for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza and has been widely shared. The rapid spread of these images coincides with increased attention on Israel's actions in Rafah following an airstrike that allegedly killed civilians. The proliferation of AI-generated images on Instagram highlights the influence of technology on political discourse online.

Instagram has faced challenges in dealing with AI-generated content and enforcing policies against violent depictions. Meta, the parent company of Instagram, mistakenly removed an AI-generated image posted by the pro-Israel side. While Meta aims to limit political content on its platforms, the spread of these images suggests it may struggle to do so effectively. Critics argue that the use of AI to share messages sanitizes the realities of the war.