Video of a Palestinian Waving the Moroccan Flag in Jerusalem Predates Amsterdam Clashes
The Claim
VERY WONDERFUL MOVEMENT A YOUNG BRAVE MAN OF PALESTINIAN BY WAVING MORROCAN FLAG IN JERUSALEM AS GREATFUL FOR THEIR ACTIONS IN AMSTERDAM.
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Following the recent unrest in Amsterdam, social media users widely circulated a video claiming to show a Palestinian riding a bicycle in occupied Jerusalem, waving a Moroccan flag before Israeli occupation forces.
An X user shared the photo, along with the caption, “VERY WONDERFUL MOVEMENT A YOUNG BRAVE MAN OF PALESTINIAN BY WAVING MORROCAN FLAG IN JERUSALEM AS GREATFUL FOR THEIR ACTIONS IN AMSTERDAM.”
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the circulating video and found the claim to be misleading.
After conducting a thorough reverse image search, Misbar’s team found the footage to be unrelated to the recent clashes in Amsterdam.
Old Video of a Palestinian Waving Moroccan Flag in Jerusalem Recirculates
Contrary to social media users’ viral claim, the video is not recent and unrelated to recent clashes between pro-Palestine protesters and Israelis in Amsterdam.
Misbar traced the original video back to December 10, 2022, uploaded to Instagram by the cyclist.
The video was shot in the Damascus Gate, Jerusalem, during the 2022 football World Cup.
Social media users spread the video at the time when the Morocco football team became the first ever African team to reach the World Cup semifinals with a 1-0 victory over Portugal.
Morocco Is the First African Team to Reach World Cup Semifinals
Morocco made history on December 10, 2022, by becoming the first African team to reach a World Cup semifinal, defeating Portugal 1-0 to continue its journey in Qatar.
Youssef En-Nesyri scored the decisive goal, while Morocco's defense held firm with another clean sheet.
The Atlas Lions emerged as one of the tournament's biggest stories, drawing with Croatia in the group stage and defeating Belgium, Spain, and Portugal to reach the semifinals.
However, on December 14, 2022, France ended Morocco’s run, securing a 2-0 victory in the semifinals at Al Bayt Stadium in Qatar.
Dutch Police Break Up Pro-Palestinian Rally After Amsterdam Clashes
Israeli football fans clashed with pro-Palestinian protesters during the Europa League match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ajax in Amsterdam.
Violence erupted outside the Johan Cruyff Arena, Ajax's home stadium, on Thursday night and spread to other areas of the city.
Police deployed after someone tore down a Palestinian flag from a building. Social media videos captured Israeli fans chanting anti-Arab slogans.
Amsterdam city council members reported that Israeli fans initiated the violence by attacking Palestinian supporters upon arriving in the city.
Prosecutors said that four suspects, including two minors, remained in custody on suspicion of violent acts. Authorities issued fines to 40 individuals for public disturbances and to 10 others for offenses such as vandalism.
In response to the clashes, riot police in Amsterdam dispersed a pro-Palestinian protest on Sunday after a court upheld a three-day ban on demonstrations.
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