Perpetrator of Recent Jerusalem Shooting Did Not Disguise in Jewish Religious Clothing

23rd November 2021

Perpetrator of Recent Jerusalem Shooting Did Not Disguise in Jewish Religious Clothing

The perpetrator of the shooting used to dress in religious clothing (Facebook).

The Claim

While carrying out the shooting attack in Jerusalem on Sunday, Nov. 21, Fadi Abu Shkheidem disguised in religious clothing specific to Haredi Jews.

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Emerging story

Arab and Israeli news outlets have recently circulated an alleged claim that Fadi Abu Shkheidem, the perpetrator of the Jerusalem shooting attack on Sunday, Nov. 21, disguised himself in religious clothing specific to Haredi Jews while carrying out the attack.

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Photo Description: The screenshots show several news websites sharing the alleged news that the perpetrator was disguised in Jewish Haredi clothing.

Misbar’s Analysis

Misbar conducted an investigation into the widely circulated news and discovered that it was inaccurate. In a photo published by the Quds News Network, Fadi Abu Shkheidem can be seen carrying out the attack while dressed in clothes that some religious Muslims, rather than Jews, are accustomed to wearing.

Photo Description: The photo shows the man dressed in clothing typical of some religious Muslims.

Looking at previous photos and videos Abu Shkheidem had posted on his Facebook account, Misbar found that he was wearing his usual clothing.

In addition, Haredi jews dress differently from how Abu Shkheidem dressed. The headcover he wore is unlike the bigger-sized hats used by Haredi jews.

Photo Description: The screenshots show the types of hats worn by Haredi Jews.

Fadi Abu Shkheidem, 42, carried out a shooting attack in the Bab al-Silsila (or Chain Gate) area, which led to killing one Israeli settler and injuring four others. The Israeli police announced that Abu Shkheidem was killed during a fire exchange with the police.