Video from Egypt Circulated as Palestinians Parachuting into Israel
The Claim
A video shows Palestinian freedom fighters parachuting into Israeli territory.
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In light of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, social media users extensively shared a video clip claiming to feature Palestinian freedom fighters parachuting into Israeli territory.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the video and found the claim to be misleading.
A thorough investigation revealed the video to be unrelated to Operation Al-Aqsa Flood.
The Video Was Shot in Egypt, Not Israel
After conducting a comprehensive investigation, Misbar's team concluded that the video took place in Egypt, precisely above the Egyptian Military Academy.
Upon comparing the building featured in the video with the Egyptian Military Academy, Misbar's team found them to be completely identical.
Furthermore, the academy's Instagram account posted a similar photo featuring the same building that appeared in the video.
Misbar's team was unable to trace the original video, but it is apparent that it is unrelated to the ongoing escalation between Gaza and Israel, as the building's location is within Cairo, Egypt.
Operation Al-Aqsa Flood
Palestinian resistance fighters and Israeli forces confrontations intensified in various areas across southern Israel, stemming from Hamas's unexpected attack inside Israel. Furthermore, Hezbollah has claimed responsibility for mortar strikes from Lebanon into the occupied Shebaa Farms, prompting Israel's response with artillery strikes.
Currently, hundreds of Gaza families find themselves compelled to evacuate their homes, confronted by the imminent threat of Israeli airstrikes.
This escalation unfolds amidst mounting concerns of a potential ground invasion of Gaza, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issuing threats to isolate the besieged Palestinian enclave entirely.
At present, health officials report a death toll of 370 Palestinians, while media outlets indicate at least 600 Israeli casualties. Hamas's operation followed a series of widespread Israeli settler attacks, escalating tensions at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem, and a record number of Palestinian casualties.
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