Toilets Did Not Explode In Lebanon
The Claim
A Hezbollah man exploded while he was in the toilet.
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A photo was widely circulated on X claiming that toilets in Lebanon exploded and that a Hezbollah member was wounded because of the explosion.
Among the people who widely shared this photo was the Israeli researcher of wars and terrorism regarding Israel Or Fialkov, who is known for saying, “The only solution to prevent the anti-tank threat is an invasion of Lebanon and the destruction of Hezbollah's military force, up to the litany or in all of Lebanon.”
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the viral claim and found it to be misleading.
A Toilet Exploded In Hong Kong
Through reverse image search, Misbar’s team found the photo dates back to 2020. The image was taken in Hong Kong and has no relation to the recent device explosions in Lebanon.
Line Today, the Chinese media outlet, reported on the incident and shared the photo in question in its report.
According to Line Today, no one was injured in the explosion. Only the toilet seat was seriously damaged. The police concluded that the bombing was a result of an improvised incendiary device.
The South China Morning Post paper also reported on the incidents back then and shared the same photo of the exploded toilet, further confirming that the incident took place in Hong Kong.
Moreover, several local news media outlets reported on the incident sharing the same photo in 2020.
HK01, a Hong Kong-based media outlet shared the same photo.
Also, Now, the Chinese media outlet reported on the incident sharing the same photo.
Finally, Misbar’s team did not find any report from any credible media outlet on exploded toilets in Lebanon or a Hezbollah member who was injured while using the bathroom.
As Israel Intensifies Its Attacks On Lebanon, Iran Says Hezbollah Cannot Stand Alone
On Tuesday, Israel struck Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon after a day of killing nearly 500 people and forcing thousands to flee from their homes in the South to another place fearing the intensified Israeli strikes.
Israeli officials said that more than 50 projectiles were fired from Lebanon on Tuesday morning, most of which were intercepted.
Meanwhile, Iran’s president stated that Hezbollah cannot stand alone against a country that is being defended and supported by Western countries and the U.S.
The U.N. and officials in the U.S. fear that a spillover of the war is becoming a reality. However, Hezbollah said that the strikes will continue until there is a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and Israel said that the war will continue until the residents of the North go back to their homes.
Meanwhile, Israel is still continuing its attacks on the Gaza Strip. Over the last 24 hours, 12 Palestinians were killed across the besieged Strip.
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