This Photo Was Not Shot During Israel’s Latest Raid on al-Shifa Hospital
The Claim
A photo shows a group of Palestinian civilians detained and strapped by Israeli forces.
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Following Israel's raid on al-Shifa hospital, social media users widely circulated a photo purporting to show a group of Palestinian civilians detained and strapped by Israeli forces. An X user shared the photo, saying, "Israel arrests Palestinian civilians at al-Shifa Hospital and takes them to a concentration camp."
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the circulating photo and found the claim to be misleading.
After a comprehensive reverse image search, Misbar's investigative team determined that the photo predates the most recent raid by Israeli occupation forces into al-Shifa hospital.
The Photo Was Shot During Israel Raid on the Indonesian Hospital
Contrary to social media users' claim, the original photo was taken during the raid by Israeli occupation forces on the Indonesian hospital in Northern Gaza last February.
Gol d horizon, a photographer, shared this exact photo on his Instagram account on February 3, 2023.
The photo in question was shared as a part of a series depicting the Israeli forces' raids on various locations including hospitals, schools, and playgrounds.
Israeli Raid on Gaza's Indonesian Hospital
Northern Gaza's significant healthcare facility, the Indonesian Hospital, sustained extensive damage from Israeli attacks, raising doubts about its future operations.
Director-General Munir al-Bursh of Gaza's Ministry of Health expressed profound shock and horror over the devastation caused by Israeli forces at the Indonesian Hospital, as reported by Al Jazeera. Israeli tanks and snipers besieged the hospital in Beit Lahiya for several days before targeting its main generator and conducting a raid.
The Ministry of Health reported that the hospital faced heavy bombardment from the Israeli army, leading to concerns for the safety of 200 injured individuals and medical staff. Tragically, intense Israeli fire claimed the life of a wounded woman and left at least three others injured.
Consequently, the hospital struggles to cope with a surge in wounded patients amid severe shortages of medical supplies.
Israeli Occupation Forces Invade Gaza's al-Shifa Hospital, Claiming 50 Lives
According to Gaza's Ministry of Health, around 30,000 people had sought shelter in al-Shifa, only to face sniper fire and helicopter attacks when attempting to leave.
Furthermore, several individuals were reportedly arrested during the raid, with Al Jazeera's correspondent Ismail Al-Ghoul and his team subjected to severe beatings and detention before being released after 12 hours at an undisclosed location.
The Israeli military claimed at least 50 fatalities and several detentions during their raid on al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza.
Israel Killed Over 31,800 Gazans Since October 7
Since October 7, more than 31,819 Palestinian fatalities and over 73,934 injuries have been reported due to Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip.
The United Nations human rights chief, Volker Turk, has cautioned that Israel's continued limitations on aid access to Gaza could potentially constitute the war crime of starvation.
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