This Video Does Not Depict a Homeless Child in Gaza
The Claim
Just a short answer to those who shout "You say children act? Children are not supposed to know how to act!" I know. They are not supposed to. But they are taught this from a young age by Pallywood, and that is the crime.
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Recently, a video has gone viral, accompanied by claims that it shows a homeless child in Gaza. Posted on the 'Gazawood- the Pallywood saga' account on the X platform, it asserts that the video belongs to a child in Gaza and suggests that even Gazan children might act and fake their injuries.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the claim and found it to be misleading. The video depicts an Afghan child polishing shoes in the streets. It was originally published on an Instagram account named 'ashiyanaa.angels' in October 2023.
Empowering Children in Need: A Charity Account For Precarious Conditions
The recently established account is dedicated to aiding homeless and impoverished children on the streets of Afghanistan by raising funds to improve their living conditions. The account features various cases of children, providing updates on their conditions after receiving donations. Several updates for a boy named 'Sobhan' have been published since showcasing his case. The latest update on Sobhan's situation was posted in January 2024, indicating that the child has been taken off the streets and is preparing to return to school soon.
Gaza’s Children: A UNICEF Report Describes Them as ‘Born Into Hell'
A UNICEF report published on January 19, 2024, described the situation of newborn babies in Gaza as 'Born into Hell,' according to Communication Specialist Tess Ingram. Several cases of abortion, severe infections, and miserable incubation conditions have been reported in the southern half of Gaza. This is in addition to the northern half, where no food, medication, or healthcare is accessible due to Israeli prevention, and no UN official can reach or report on the situation. "135,000 children under two are at risk of severe malnutrition," according to the report.
Another UNICEF report estimated the total number of internally displaced individuals at about 1.7 million people, half of whom are children. These children face excruciating conditions, lacking food, water, shelter, and safety. At least 17,000 children are left unaccompanied due to the loss of their families or being separated from them.
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