Old Video Shared as the Most Recent Snowfall in Jerusalem
The video was uploaded to Facebook in February 2021 (Twitter).
The Claim
A video depicts the most recent snowfall in Jerusalem.
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A video of snowfall near the Dome of the Rock in the Al-Aqsa Mosque was shared on social media, with users claiming it depicted the most recent snowfall in Jerusalem.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar has investigated the claim and found it to be misleading. The video is old and was uploaded to Facebook in February 2021.
Description: The video was uploaded to Facebook in 2021.
According to Al Jazeera, Jerusalem was blanketed in white after a winter storm that covered some areas with snow. The report added that the golden Dome of the Rock was dusted with snow on Thursday, and the main highways to Jerusalem were closed.
Misbar’s Classification
Misleading
