The Video Does Not Show a Saudi Cleric Being Arrested
The Claim
A video shows a Saudi cleric who was arrested for speaking about the war on Gaza.
Emerging story
A video of a man being forcibly removed from the stage at a mosque has been shared widely on social media recently.
Users are sharing the video and claiming that it is from Saudi Arabia, where a cleric was arrested for speaking about the war on Gaza.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the circulating video and found the claim to be misleading.
The Video Has Nothing To Do With the War on Gaza
Misbar's team found that the viral video dates back toMarch 3, 2018. The video shows an elderly man being forcibly removed from the stage of a mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia. The man had attempted to deliver the sermon before Friday prayers, but was mentally ill and not authorized to do so. He was escorted off the stage by security personnel and worshipers, and was later handed over to his family for treatment.
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