This Video Does Not Depict a Car Explosion in the Israeli Settlement of Netanya
The Claim
Car explosion in the settlement of Netanya inside Israel.
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Recently, social media users have been circulating a video claiming to depict a car explosion in the Netanya settlement in the occupied Palestinian territories.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the claim and found it to be misleading. The video does not depict an explosion in the Netanya settlement. Additionally, no media outlets have reported a car explosion in the Israeli settlement.
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