The claim
Former and current Hamas leaders are featured on the covers of special editions of Forbes magazine.
Our conclusion
That's not true. Research has revealed and a spokesperson for Forbes has confirmed that the cover photos are not real.
Origin of the misinformation
The alleged Forbes covers were first distributed via official social media channels. They show Khaled Meshaal and Ismail Haniyeh, two Hamas leaders. The covers feature the Forbes logo and are designed in a magazine style.
Opinion from Forbes
A spokesperson for Forbes confirmed that these covers are not real. The actual cover of October-November 2023 issue features Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta. There is no evidence of such “special editions” in Forbes’ official media channels.
Analysis of the fake covers
A closer look at the text on the fake front pages reveals that it is described as a “special edition with the world's biggest liar” and bears the date of Hamas' attack on Israel. Such editions cannot be found on the Forbes website or on social media. Additionally, Reuters reported that the photo of Khaled Meshaal was taken Reuters photographer in 2012
Context of misinformation
The spread of this misinformation is part of a broader pattern of misleading and misinformation about the conflict between Israel and Gaza. These include incorrectly translated subtitles, fake documents and misleading videos.
Conclusion:
The alleged Forbes covers featuring Hamas leaders are demonstrably fake. They are part of a larger disinformation landscape in the context of the Middle East conflict. It is important to question sources critically and rely on verified information.
Source: Full Fact
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