A widely circulated image of a starving toddler, initially claimed to be from Gaza, has been revealed to actually show a child suffering from a genetic disease and not located in Gaza. The use of this photograph has sparked controversy, as it was employed to accuse Israel of deliberately starving civilians, echoing historical blood libel accusations against Jews. The image's composition, reminiscent of iconic Christian depictions of Mary and Jesus, has further fueled debate over the manipulation of imagery to evoke emotional and religious responses. Critics argue that such representations perpetuate dangerous and unfounded accusations rooted in centuries-old prejudices.