These Scenes Do Not Show Fires in Haifa Caused by Hezbollah's Shelling
The Claim
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Recently, social media users have been circulating videos claiming to show Hezbollah's shelling of Haifa and the resulting fires from the rocket strikes.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the claim and found it to be misleading, as the two videos consist of several old scenes and are not from the recent shelling carried out by Hezbollah on Haifa, as well as several Israeli settlements and military outposts.
Mouloudia Club of Algiers Celebrates 103rd Anniversary
The first scene in the circulated video is from the celebrations of Mouloudia Club of Algiers supporters marking the club's 103rd anniversary. It was published on August 8.
Fire at Sangkulirang Market in Indonesia
The second scene in the circulated video shows a fire that broke out on August 22, 2024, at Sangkulirang Market in the village of Benoa Baru, Indonesia. Flames were seen engulfing stalls at the site, causing extensive damage to the market.
Hezbollah Fires Dozens of Rockets at Haifa
The claim is being circulated following Hezbollah's announcement of firing dozens of "Fadi 1" and "Fadi 2" rockets, as well as Katyusha rockets, at the Rafael Advanced Defense Systems military complex in northern Haifa during the recent escalation with Israel.
In a statement issued on Sunday, September 22, Hezbollah said this strike was a preliminary response to the bombing of communication devices that occurred on the previous Tuesday and Wednesday, resulting in casualties among its members and civilians in Lebanon. Hezbollah accused Israel of being responsible for those explosions.
Israeli Forces Demand Evacuation of Lebanese Amid Escalating Airstrikes
Israel continues to carry out airstrikes on various areas in southern Lebanon. Media reports on Monday indicated that Lebanese residents in the capital, Beirut, and several other regions received warning phone calls via landlines from Israel, urging them to evacuate their positions urgently.
The Lebanese news agency reported that the warning messages prompted residents to evacuate quickly as part of the psychological warfare employed by the enemy. It also noted that the office of Lebanese Information Minister Ziad Makary received a similar warning call, where an automated message urged the evacuation of the building.
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