The claim
A video shared in December 2023 purportedly shows two Palestinian boys being hit by an Israeli driver.
Our conclusion
The video is real, but shows a 2010 incident in which two Palestinian boys were hit by a member of the Jewish settler group El'Ad.
A video published on X in December 2023 allegedly shows Israelis running over children with a car. The video was originally from October 8, 2010 and was recorded in the Silwan neighborhood of East Jerusalem. It has no direct connection with the conflict between Israel and Hamas that will continue at the end of 2023.
Context of the conflict and the video
Review: This is true. The video actually shows two Palestinian boys being hit by an Israeli driver.
Facts: Despite its re-release in December 2023, the video has nothing to do with the war between Israel and Hamas. The incident came amid the ongoing and often bloody Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Details of the incident “Children are hit by a car” in the video
Fact: This video was recorded on October 8, 2010. It shows two Palestinian boys being hit by a car. The driver was a member of El'Ad, a group of Jewish settlers. One of the boys suffered a broken leg.
Analysis: The incident occurred against the backdrop of Israeli troops killing two senior Hamas members in Hebron on the same day. The young people had thrown stones at passing cars when they were hit by a car.
The video was published on YouTube in 2015 with a reference to October 8, 2010
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Conclusion: A real incident from 2010
The video depicts a real incident from 2010 and should not be seen in the context of the 2023 war between Israel and Hamas. It highlights the need to consider viral content in context and check its origin and timing to avoid misinterpretation.
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