US Ship Carrying F-16 Fighter Jets Video is Not Related to Israel’s War on Gaza
The Claim
A video proves that a U.S. ship carrying F-16 fighter jets has reached Israel's west coast.
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Social media users recently shared a video purporting that it shows a U.S. ship carrying F-16 fighter jets reached Israel's west coast.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the circulating video and found the claim to be misleading.
Misbar's team found that the video dates back to December 2022.
The Video Predates Operation Al-Aqsa Flood
According to The Independent, the footage is from December 2022 and was filmed in San Diego Bay, not Israel. They added that two U.S. Navy ships, the USS Momsen and the USS Harpers Ferry, almost collided head-on in San Diego Bay. The ships were moving towards each other when the Momsen made a sharp turn to avoid hitting the Harpers Ferry.
Humanitarian Crisis In Gaza
The war between Israel and Hamas continues, with both sides launching airstrikes. The violence has caused a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with hundreds of people killed and thousands injured. Over 137,000 people have been displaced from their homes.
The Israeli military has targeted Hamas military positions in Gaza, while Hamas has fired rockets into Israel. The Israeli military has also struck the only border crossing between Gaza and Egypt, making it difficult for people to flee the violence.
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