Fact Checking Videos, Images And Posts From October Hamas Attack On Israel

Hamas, the Palestinian militant group that controls the Gaza Strip, attacked Israel Oct. 7, killing at least 40 Israelis and kidnapping several others, according to the Associated Press. Hamas militants have also killed several civilians during these attacks, while Israel has responded with airstrikes on Gaza City and fighting to regain control of areas attacked by Hamas, the Times of Israel reported.

Several videos, images and claims have emerged from the attack. Check Your Fact has looked into some of these claims.

Video Claims To Show Israeli airstrike on building. 

Israel is restoring its image pic.twitter.com/2QfABJVEE6

— Sprinter (@Sprinter99800) October 7, 2023

This video, which claims to show “Israel is restoring its image,” is from May 2021. The video shows an Israeli missile strike on a building in the Gaza Strip during a live BBC News broadcast.

Video Claiming To Show Fighting Between Hamas And Israel

The Israeli Army is in active fights with Palestinian fighters/Hamas. pic.twitter.com/UrKDz72T83

— NOELREPORTS 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 (@NOELreports) October 7, 2023

This video, which claims to show “Israeli Army is in active fights with Palestinian fighters/Hamas” is likely from Mexico. Spanish language writing can be seen on the door and the video itself was shared on Funker530 over two years ago.

Note: This article will be updated continuously. Some of these claims might be fact-checked further. 

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