On August 12, a social media user LEYLA on X shared a photograph with the caption “HEZBOLLAH IS COOKING,” garnering over 69,600 views.
Even a prominent newspaper shared the same news.
Users on Twitter can be seen sharing the same photograph with different captions as well.
Fact Check:
DFRAC conducted a reverse Google search and found media reports by CNN, The Week, and various Twitter posts and found that the circulating image showing recent Hezbollah activities is misleading. Our investigation reveals that the photograph in question dates back to 2021, significantly predating current events in the region.
The basic understanding of the context is explained which is of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, which has seen a significant escalation recently. On a Wednesday in May 2021, the most intense aerial exchanges since the 2014 Gaza war took place. The Israeli military conducted an airstrike that destroyed a 13-story residential building in Gaza, which they alleged was being utilized by Hamas’ political leadership.
In retaliation, Hamas launched approximately 130 rockets towards Tel Aviv and other areas in southern Israel. This surge in violence led to tragic consequences on both sides. Reports indicate that six Israeli lives were lost, with dozens more injured. Meanwhile, Gaza reported 43 fatalities.
Conclusion:
It is clear from DFRAC’s fact check that this image claimed to be of recent events involving Hezbollah is misleading as the image dates back to 2021 and is unrelated to the current situation.
Hence it is misleading
