Video of Traffic Jam On Los Angeles Freeway Is Not Recent
The Claim
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Recently, social media users have been circulating a video claiming to show an unprecedented traffic jam that recently occurred in Los Angeles.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the claim and found it to be misleading. The video is old and does not depict a recent traffic jam in Los Angeles.
Traffic Jam in Los Angeles on Thanksgiving Eve 2016
The video captures aerial footage of a major traffic jam in Los Angeles on Thanksgiving Eve, November 23, 2016. The 405 Freeway, which has at least six lanes, was completely blocked for several miles in both directions.
The traffic jam was filmed by a helicopter and shared by ABC7.
This significant congestion occurred as Thanksgiving approached in the United States, with thousands of drivers hitting the roads to return to their families.
Israel Reveals U.S. Military Aid to Tel Aviv Since October 7
The claim is circulating alongside an announcement by the Israeli Ministry of Defense on August 26, which states that 500 cargo planes and 107 ships have transported over 50,000 tons of weapons and military equipment from the United States to Israel since the start of the war on Gaza on October 7, 2023.
According to the ministry, the military equipment delivered to Israel includes armored vehicles, ammunition, personal protective gear, and medical supplies.
The Israeli Ministry of Defense stated that the U.S. arms shipments are considered critical for supporting the operational capabilities of the Israeli military during the ongoing war on Gaza.
The United States continues to provide Israel with weapons despite ongoing criticism and calls to suspend the arms shipments.
The Ongoing Israeli War on Gaza
As the United States continues its military support for Israel, the death toll in the Israeli war on Gaza keeps rising. The Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza reports more than 40,000 fatalities, over 93,000 injuries, and thousands of people still missing under the rubble.
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