Video of Abu Obaida Thanking Iran for its Support Is Outdated
The Claim
A video shows Abu Obaida thanking Iran after operation Al-Aqsa Flood.
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In light of the recent Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, social media users circulated a video claiming to show Abu Obaida, the spokesperson of Izzuddin Al-Qassam Brigades, expressing gratitude to Iran for supplying weapons, funds, and various equipment.
Gilad Erdan, Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations, also published the video.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the circulating footage and found the claim to be misleading.
A thorough reverse image search revealed the video to be outdated and unrelated to the recent escalation.
Video Shows Abu Obaida Thanking Supporters in 2014, Not Recently
Contrary to the viral claim, the video dates back to December 2014. During the Al-Qassam Brigades' military parade on the 27 anniversary of the inception of the Hamas movement, Abu Obaida, the spokesperson for Al-Qassam Brigades, thanked the Islamic Republic of Iran for their support of the resistance, and he also thanked Turkey and Qatar.
The Palestinian Information Center published a screenshot of the video on December 14, 2014.
Moreover, a YouTube channel uploaded the video on December 11, 2017.
Israel Declares Full Blockage of Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged an unprecedented offensive against Hamas following an operation that has resulted in over 900 casualties in Israel. In retaliation, Israel has launched extensive airstrikes on Gaza, leading to over 687 Palestinian fatalities, as reported by Gaza's health ministry.
Hamas has issued a threat, stating that civilian hostages would be executed and their deaths broadcast if Israel continues to target individuals in Gaza without prior warning. Hamas says they have more than 100 hostages, including Israeli army officers.
Hamas’s surprise operation on Saturday came after Israeli settlers stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque in recent months, killing a number of Palestinians.
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