Image of the Head of Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital After Detention Is AI-Generated

Misbar investigated the viral image and found it to be fake.

Misbar’s investigation found that the image making the rounds is AI-generated.

Image Showing the Head of Al-Shifa Hospital is AI-Generated 

Contrary to social media users' beliefs, the photo is not real. It was created using artificial intelligence programs. 

Misbar's team traced the earliest publication date of the image to two days ago, following the release of the hospital head. 

The original publisher was identified as an account dedicated to creating AI-generated imagery, run by a visual creator named Islam Nour, under the Instagram username, “in.visualart.”

The publisher shared the image and clarified in the description that it was created using AI programs.

The photo’s caption reads, “Mohammed Abu Salmiya, Director of Al-Shifa Hospital, was released from detainment after being held by occupation forces since November 27, 2023. In a statement, he shared the extreme hardships faced by prisoners, who endure severe physical and psychological abuse daily. Despite the lack of medical care and the dire conditions, the prisoners’ morale remains high, awaiting the eventual release. Abu Salmiya emphasized the need for international human rights organizations to address these violations and expressed his commitment to rebuilding Al Shifa Medical Complex as a beacon of hope and care for all Palestinians. Save Gaza. Stop genocide. Ceasefire now. free Palestine 🇵🇸 Ai+Ps.”

The visual creator, Islam Nour, is also known for his viral AI-generated image depicting an Israeli military dog attacking an elderly Palestinian woman in her home during an operation the occupation army carried out in Jabalia camp weeks ago.

Israel Releases Al-Shifa Hospital's Head After Seven Months

Israel has released the head of Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital, Dr. Mohammed Abu Salmiya, after more than seven months of detention. Dr. Abu Salmiya stated that the conditions for Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails are worse than ever. He also alleged that some detained medical staff had died in prison due to torture.

"We were subjected to severe torture, and my little finger was broken. I was repeatedly subjected to being hit on the head, causing bleeding many times," he said. "There was almost daily torture in the Israeli prisons. When prisoners' cells were raided, they were severely beaten every day."

Similar incidents of mistreatment have been reported by other Palestinians detained since October 7.

Israeli Ministers and Politicians Denounced Dr. Abu Salmiya's Release

In Israel, several ministers and leading politicians have expressed outrage at Dr. Abu Salmiya's release. Former war cabinet minister Benny Gantz stated that a government that frees suspects accused of sheltering those responsible for the Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7 should resign. The far-right National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has called for the head of Israel's internal security service, Shin Bet, to be dismissed.

Shin Bet, in response, issued a statement saying that overcrowding in Israeli jails is forcing the release of detainees such as Dr. Abu Salmiya. It added that he met all the requirements for release regarding the threat he might pose but said it would investigate the decision to free him.

Under pressure from hardline coalition partners, including Ben-Gvir, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu swiftly claimed that he was not informed of the planned release and ordered Shin Bet to investigate the matter.

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