Victim staging in the Israel-Hamas conflict?

The common claim

A video is currently circulating that shows the filming of a pro-Palestinian advertising campaign by the telecommunications company Jawwal. It is claimed that the video is evidence of Gazans feigning injuries during the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. The video shows a camera crew surrounding a child amid rubble. The recordings are accompanied by derogatory subtitles that suggest that depictions of Palestinian victims are staged.

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The fact check

The video in question was filmed not in Gaza, but in Jordan, as part of an advertising campaign for the Palestinian telecommunications company Jawwal. The campaign titled "The World Will Shine Within Us - Ramadan 2024 Jawwal Advertising" was officially shared on Jawwal and on director Omar Rammal's Instagram profile ( archived here ).

Rammal confirmed in an interview with the Palestinian news portal Tahaqaq ( archived here ) that the filming took place in Jordan. Presenting the video as evidence of staged violations in the Israel-Hamas conflict is therefore misleading.

Rabe Olote, the actor in the video, posted this excerpt from the filming on his Instagram profile:

His brother also posted an excerpt from it on Instagram and noted that it was an advertisement for a cell phone company.

What we found out

The misidentification of the promotional video as a dramatization of the conflict contributes to a distorted perception of the conflict and undermines the credibility of legitimate reporting on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. It shows the need for critical media literacy when dealing with online content. The actual circumstances of the video - an advertising shoot in Jordan - refute the claim that it is a manipulative portrayal of events in Gaza.

Questions and answers on the topic of stagings in the Israel-Hamas conflict:

Question 1: Is misinformation about the Israel-Hamas conflict often spread on social media?
Answer 1: Yes, social media is often a platform for spreading misinformation and misleading representations regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Question 2: Is the video circulating on social media evidence of Gazans staging injuries?
Answer 2: No, the video only shows the filming of an advertising campaign and not the staging of injuries.

Question 3: Where were the Jawwal ad campaign shots taken?
Answer 3: The recordings were made in Jordan, not in Gaza.

Question 4: Did the director of the commercial confirm the circumstances of the shoot?
Answer 4: Yes, Omar Rammal confirmed that the video was shot in Jordan and was part of an advertising campaign.

Question 5: How should you handle such videos to avoid misinformation?
Answer 5: It is important to examine critically and verify sources before sharing or accepting content on social media as truth.

Conclusion

Critically viewing and reviewing online content is essential to avoid misinformation. This example shows how important media literacy is in the digital age. We encourage readers to critically question information and obtain information from trustworthy sources.

Source: Reuters , Tahaqaq

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