BBC Verify debunked a social media post from Israeli official Ofir Gendelman claiming to show Gazans setting up fake civilian injuries for cameras in order to fool the international media.
Gendelman, a spokesperson for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, tweeted Thursday: “See for yourselves how they fake injuries and evacuating ‘injured’ civilians, all in front of thr [sic] cameras. Pallywood gets busted again.”
The Palestinians are fooling the international media and public opinion. DON'T FALL FOR IT.
See for yourselves how they fake injuries and evacuating "injured" civilians, all in front of thr cameras.
Pallywood gets busted again. pic.twitter.com/098aIRU962
— Ofir Gendelman (@ofirgendelman) November 9, 2023
In the video attached to the tweet, a young girl can be seen being made up with fake blood as part of a film set before emergency workers rush in.
Journalist Shayan Sardarizadeh, however, part of the BBC’s disinformation unit, was quick to debunk the diplomat’s claim.
“False,” he replied. “It’s a short film recently made in Lebanon.”
The Israeli PM's spokesperson to the Arab world falsely claims this video shows Palestinian civilians "fake injuries", using the term "Pallywood".
It's behind-the-scenes footage of a Lebanese short film about Palestinians called "The Reality", as stated by the film's director. pic.twitter.com/gkkjcOPzBG
— Shayan Sardarizadeh (@Shayan86) November 9, 2023
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