Video of Fire at Hebron Factory Shared as Israeli Retaliation for Iran Attack
The Claim
Israel retaliates against Iran following a weekend drone and missile attack.
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Against the backdrop of the recent Iran-Israel tensions, social media users circulated a video clip purporting to show Israel retaliating against Iran following a drone and missile attack.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the video and found the claim to be misleading.
Following a thorough reverse image search, Misbar's team has concluded that the circulating video is unrelated to Israel's recent attack on Iran.
Video Shows Fire Engulfs Royal Plastic Factory In Hebron
Contrary to the claims circulating online, the video is actually older than alleged, and it features a massive fire engulfing the Royal Plastic factory in Hebron, Palestine.
Reports indicate that the incident took place on February 28, 2024. A YouTube channel uploaded the video on March 3, with the caption, “The Royal Plastic Industries Factory in Hebron in the West Bank caught fire.”
A TikTok user also uploaded the same video on March 8, showcasing the fire at the Royal Plastic factory.
Massive Fire Engulfs Royal Plastic Factory in Palestine's Hebron
On February 28, a huge fire erupted at a plastic factory in Hebron, West Bank. The blaze engulfed tens of dunums of the factory's area. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported, with the damage confined solely to the property.
The Hebron factory stands as one of the largest plastic facilities in the Palestinian territories, playing a crucial role as a major supplier of plastic materials and water tanks.
Authorities have gained control over the fire, and nearby areas have been evacuated to contain the flames and prevent them from spreading to agricultural fields.
Iran Downplays Israel Strikes
Two U.S. officials informed CBS News on Thursday night that an Israeli missile had targeted Iran. This strike occurred less than a week after Iran's unprecedented retaliatory drone and missile attack on Israel, prompting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's vow of response.
The officials did not disclose details regarding the location or scale of the Israeli strike.
Iran's state-run IRNA news agency reported that air defense systems had been activated across several provinces without specifying the reasons behind their deployment. While Iranians heard explosions in various areas, state television indicated that there was no urgent convening of Iran's ruling High National Council, suggesting the Iranian government sought to minimize the impact of the Israeli attack.
State media and Iranian sources speaking to various news outlets only mentioned the presence of small drones around a few locations in the country, with no mention of a missile strike. As of now, there have been no reports of immediate damage.
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