This Video Does Not Show Israelis Fleeing From Ben Gurion Airport Following Iran's Attack
The Claim
Following Iran's spectacular attack on Israel, which traumatized the entire country, thousands of Israelis are taking advantage of the lull to storm Tel Aviv's David Ben Gurion International Airport in an attempt to leave the country.
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Following an Iranian retaliatory strike on Israel, social media users have been sharing a video allegedly depicting thousands of Israelis at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion International Airport, trying to flee the country.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the circulating video and found the claim to be misleading.
Israeli Tourists Stranded at Athens International Airport
Misbar's team found that the video was recorded at Athens International Airport in Greece, not at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion International Airport, as claimed. In the middle of the video, a sign reads 'Love Athens,' which matches the logo of the Athens visitors guide website.
A thorough formal analysis of the claimed video and footage from Athens International Airport revealed similarities, confirming that the video was recorded there.
Moreover, Misbar's team found similarities between the individuals in the circulating video and those in another video published by an Israeli news website, as highlighted with red circles.
It is worth noting that the video was shared by an Israeli news website, which claimed it depicts Israeli tourists stranded at Athens International Airport, unable to return to their home country.
Iran Launches Missiles at Israel Following Hezbollah Leader’s Assassination
The circulation of the claim came after Iran launched a barrage of missiles toward Israel on Tuesday, claiming the action was retaliation for the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and others, which could escalate tensions in the region. Israel has pledged to respond to the assault, fueling concerns among its allies about further escalation in the Middle East.
According to the Israeli military, around 180 projectiles were fired from Iran, with many being intercepted. However, some landed in Israel and the occupied West Bank. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that the strikes were a direct response to the killings of Nasrallah and other figures, as reported by Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency.
Following the missile launch, Iran's mission to the United Nations declared that the country was responding to “the terrorist acts of the Zionist regime.”
Iran’s Foreign Minister Advocates for Regional Ceasefire While Warning Israel of Retaliation
Iran’s foreign minister has expressed support for initiatives aimed at achieving a regional ceasefire with Israel while cautioning Tel Aviv that any attack on Iran would result in severe retaliation.
Abbas Araghchi made these statements on Friday during his visit to Beirut for discussions with Lebanese officials, following recent escalations in violence that could potentially lead the region toward full-scale war. “If the Israeli entity takes any action against us, our response will be stronger than before,” Araghchi stated after meeting with Lebanon’s parliament speaker, Nabih Berri.
On Tuesday, Iran launched missiles at Israel, claiming it was a response to the recent killings of prominent figures from Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), including Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, amid increasing hostilities in Lebanon.
Araghchi stated that his presence in the besieged city demonstrates Iran's support for Hezbollah and reiterated backing for a ceasefire in Lebanon, which would be contingent on a simultaneous ceasefire by Israel in Gaza. “We support ceasefire efforts, provided that the rights of the Lebanese people are respected and that it is approved by the [Hezbollah] resistance, and that it occurs simultaneously with a ceasefire in Gaza,” he said.
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