These Photos Do Not Depict Saleh Aljafarawi Faking an Injury
The Claim
Today, Saleh got confused which hand he injured. It varied depending on what time you check his Instagram account.
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Social media accounts have circulated two images of Saleh Aljafarawi, claiming that he is faking his injury by changing the splint on both hands.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the circulating claim and found it to be misleading. Saleh Aljafarawi sustained an injury in his right hand during an Israeli bombing on February 15, 2024.
The Video Shows Saleh Aljafarawi’s Injury
According to Al Jazeera, the photographer Hani Abu Rizq shared a video clip showcasing the injury sustained by activist Saleh Aljafarawi in his right hand. Aljafarawi asserts that he got injured while aiding doctors and journalists during the evacuation of the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Yunis.
Saleh Aljafarawi posted a video on February 16, detailing his health condition following an injury in his right hand. According to him, doctors have informed him that there are still shrapnel inside his right hand, which they were unable to remove.
As seen in the photo below, it is evident that Saleh sustained an injury in his right hand. In this photo, he is using the back camera, which does not flip the real appearance of people when taking pictures.
However, the next photo is mirrored using the front camera, which makes the injury seem to be in his left hand.
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