This Video Does Not Show a Hamas Rocket that Targeted the al-Ahli Arab Baptist Hospital in Gaza
The Claim
A video shows the Rocket that targeted the al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City.
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Social media users, mainly Israeli accounts, shared a video that allegedly shows the rocket that targeted the al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City on October 17. The claim alleges that the hospital was targeted by a Hamas rocket.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the circulating video and found it to be misleading.
Misbar’s team found that the video dates back to 2022, as can be seen below.
Devastating Israeli Airstrike Hits the Arab Baptist Hospital in Gaza
In a horrifying escalation of violence, an Israeli airstrike ravaged a hospital in Gaza, leaving a heart-wrenching scene of chaos and loss. The strike marked a somber climax, resulting in massive casualties, and stirring global outrage and condemnation.
According to Gaza's health ministry, the bombing of Al-Ahli Arabi Baptist hospital in the centre of Gaza has left at least 500 casualties.
Israeli Propaganda Blames the Hospital Massacre on Hamas
The Israeli media outlet i24NEWS, notorious for its misinformation and propaganda, has blamed Hamas for the Gaza hospital massacre.
The outlet has previously started the propagandist disinformation claiming that 40 babies were slaughtered by Hamas. A tragedy that the Israeli Forces denied.
CNN journalist Clarissa Ward also unscrupulously claimed that “It certainly could have been a Hamas misfire,” without any proofs. The narrative exonerated Israel of the attack even before the facts were established.
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