PALESTINIAN MEDIA WATCH
Palestinian Authority libel: Israel genetically engineered rats to attack children and diabetics
Itamar Marcus
June 10, 2026

A new PA libel against Israel is expanding daily. The PA is accusing Israel of genetically engineering rats and mice that can identify “children the elderly and diabetics,” which Israel then released into the Gaza Strip to attack the population. There indeed is a rat plague in Gaza, which likely is caused by the overabundance of “humanitarian” food entering Gaza. IPC (Integrated Food Security Phase Classification) estimates the Gaza population needs 62 tons of food a month. However, the so-called humanitarian food organizations and the UN, who possibly care more about their virtue-signaling than the needs of the people, have flooded Gaza with 300% to 400% more food than Gazans can eat. A total of 370 tons entered in just the first month and a half after the ceasefire. The hundreds of tons of food sitting in warehouses have become humanitarian aid for hungry rats and not for satisfied Gazans. However, as is Palestinian Authority policy, whenever a problem exists, it blames Israel. READ MORE