This Photo Of Ramat David Is AI-Generated
The Claim
Despite strict military censorship in Israel A photo of the Ramat David base that was attacked by Hezbollah at dawn today was leaked - unconfirmed. Israel does not acknowledge that anything happened at this air base. This base is the largest Israeli air base in the north and center of the country. ETReport
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Recently, an image was widely shared on social media platforms claiming that it depicts the first photo of Israel’s Ramat David airbase in occupied Palestine after being struck by Hezbollah.
The photo was also shared by The Times of India (TOI) in its report on Hezbollah strikes at David Ramat.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the viral image and found it to be fake.
An AI-Generated Photo
The image was not shared by any credible media outlet which reported on the strike of Ramat David, which raised suspicion of the authenticity of the image.
After analyzing the photo, Misbar’s team found that the image in question is an AI-generated photo. There are several distortions and unclear outlines that could be noted in the photo.
The shape of the vehicles shown in the photo does not look anything like the shape of the known standard models found on military bases.
It could also be noted that the text written on the vehicle closest to the camera is unreadable and distorted, which is a clear indication of AI manipulation.
Also, the lighting and the shadows that could be noted when observing the sky in the photo seem inconsistent and do not seem natural.
Finally, the unnatural form of fire and smoke in the image is also clear evidence that this photo was manipulated by AI software programs.
Hezbollah Hit Ramat David In Retaliation To The Israeli Attacks On Lebanon
Hezbollah claimed a rocket attack at Ramat David, east of Haifa, as a retaliatory attack to a series of Israeli attacks that caused portable devices to explode in Lebanon.
The airbase was targeted with a salvo of Fadi-1 and Fadi-2 missiles. The IOF reported that only 10 rockets were fired in the salvo, most of which were intercepted.
In its statement after the attack on Sunday 22, Hezbollah stated these attacks were intended to support the Gaza Strip and its militant groups.
On the following day, the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health announced that 492 people were killed and 1645 were wounded after Israel launched hundreds of missiles on the south and the east of Lebanon.
The Israeli bombing was described as the most violent since October 8, 2023. All of the schools and universities in Lebanon were closed and educational institutions were opened to shelter those displaced as a result of the heavy bombing.
Israel Prepares For A Ground Operation Against Lebanon
As Israel launched waves of deadly airstrikes in Lebanon, Israels soldiers are currently training for a group invasion scenario into Lebanon, according to Israeli media.
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant met with soldiers who are training on Tuesday as reported by the Israeli Public broadcaster KAN. The Israeli army did not comment on the report.
Since October 7. A full-scale war between Israel and Lebanon seems inevitable with each passing month. Israel has been preparing for its war against Hezbollah for nearly a decade and now Israel seems to put its battle plan in motion.
