The claim
The photo of a man with misplaced medical instruments has been linked to the Gaza conflict.
Our conclusion
This is wrong. The image is from a 2018 Malaysian comedy and was incorrectly attributed to the Gaza conflict.
The photo is being on social networks as evidence of staged scenes in the Gaza Strip:
This misinterpretation was categorized under the tag “Pallywood,” a term often used for alleged stagings in the Middle East conflict.
No Pallywood – The true story behind the photo
The background was uncovered through image research and reports in the Malaysian media.
The picture has nothing to do with Gaza. It is from a Malaysian comedy film titled Laksa di Ambang Wati, released in 2018. The unusual placement of the medical instruments, such as the oxygen mask on the ear and the electrodes on the cheeks, is part of the humorous portrayal in the comedy.
Already known on the web since 2018
The distribution of the photo received attention four years ago - long before the current Middle East conflict - through the Swedish YouTuber PewDiePie, who in one of his videos . He made fun of the absurd depiction in the photo, which was also reported Malaysian website In 2018, another site on the Malaysian production, which already proves that it cannot be current.
The director's intention
Al Jafree Md Yusop, the director of the comedy, commented on the scene, explaining that it was intended as a satirical commentary on flaws in Malaysian films. He wanted to draw attention to the often unrealistic portrayal in local productions, as he explained in a Facebook post :
He recently shared another post in which he is amused by the virality, but also makes it clear that the context is incorrect.
Conclusion
The photo incorrectly associated with the Gaza Strip is a screenshot from a Malaysian comedy. There is no evidence that the image was deliberately used to deceive.
Using this image in an incorrect context shows the importance of careful source checking and the influence of social media in the spread of misinformation.
Source: dpa
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