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The report claimed that Israel had distributed leaflets stating that "the world map will not change if all the people of Gaza vanish." ABC has since issued a correction.

Former BBC Television director says the broadcaster's video is a "jaw-dropping piece of propaganda" amid ongoing criticism over its war coverage.

"An investigation must consider allegations of potential collusion with Hamas, and the possibility of payment to Hamas officials," Opposition leader says after in latest development surrounding controversial movie on Gaza.

"Sorry, @AP but zoo animals 'die in captivity.' Shiri Bibas and her children were taken hostage and murdered," educator Robert Pondiscio wrote.

As Hamas began its cynical ceremony, the news reached top headlines, with push notifications sent to readers when the coffins were transferred to the Red Cross.

Liberal media in the US reported on the events with astonishment, with the dramatic declaration capturing the lead story on the news sites of The New York Times and The Washington Post.

The BBC was forced to issue a live on-air correction due to public outcry. "Earlier today on BBC News we reported on the names of those three Israeli hostages who are due to be freed tomorrow," the statement read. "At one point during the coverage we mistakenly called the hostages 'prisoners' and we would like to apologise."

Responses range from cautious diplomatic welcomes to outright rejection of Hamas' narrative.

As massive fires sweep through the heart of California, social media floods with theories: some under investigation and potentially true, others likely to be remembered as far-fetched interpretations of this painful reality.