The ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine is once again dominating international headlines. As with previous flare-ups in violence, social media has been flooded with viral content related to the conflict, a considerable number of which is misleading or false. This is a complex and nuanced conflict with a long and troubled history. It is important to be critical of any information you see online and to verify it from multiple sources before sharing it.
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A video depicting CNN journalists reporting on the Israel-Hamas conflict from the field has gained significant traction on social media platforms, accompanied by claims that the video demonstrates the media outlet’s fabrication of an attack by Hamas in Israel.
The aforementioned video was shared on Facebook and X, accompanied by the caption “CNN EXPOSED FOR FAKING AN ATTACK IN ISRAEL.” This viral video showcases a team of CNN reporters, including the network’s chief international correspondent Clarissa Ward, swiftly seeking shelter in a wooded area after veering off the road, while rockets are being launched.
The audio accompanying the clip creates the impression that the journalists are receiving instructions from the network’s control room, thereby suggesting that the report is contrived. An unidentified individual, absent from the video footage, can be heard providing guidance and directing the team’s movements. At one juncture, the individual instructs, “Look round as if you’re in danger, try to look nice and scared,” and at another point, requests, “Can you amplify the volume of those explosions, please?” Furthermore, the individual addresses someone named Jerry, urging the cameraman to ensure Clarissa remains within the frame.
We decided to do a fact-check on this.
Fact Check
It has been determined that the footage observed in the viral clip originates from CNN’s live broadcast on October 9, as evidenced by a post on the network’s official X platform. The video captures Ward and her team in close proximity to the Israel-Gaza border, providing coverage of the ongoing conflict. The journalists can be observed taking evasive action, using profanity, and communicating with the studio regarding their situation. The video is titled “CNN team ducks from ‘massive barrage of rockets’ near Israel-Gaza border.” It is important to note that this video lacks the voiceover present in the viral version.
Furthermore, a slightly different version of this same video from the CNN live broadcast has been discovered. This version includes footage of the camera zooming in on the smoke in the air, which is visible at the conclusion of the viral video. American political journalist Brian Krassenstein shared this longer version of X, commending the CNN team for their reporting. Similar to the previous video, this version also lacks the voiceover.
Additionally, a version of the video was uploaded by CNN to their website on October 9. The description provided for this CNN video states, “CNN’s Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward and her team were forced to take shelter from rockets near the Israel-Gaza border.” In this particular CNN video, which also lacks any voiceover, Ward explains the necessity of seeking cover, stating, “a massive barrage of rockets coming here not too far from us. So we have had to take shelter here by the roadside.” She also points out the presence of numerous jets overhead and highlights the Iron Dome intercepting several rockets. Eventually, she rises to show viewers the extent of the destruction caused by the ongoing war. The video can be watched here on the official website of CNN
A representative from the network informed The New York Times that the audio featured in the video uploaded and circulated on X is contrived, erroneous, and recklessly misrepresents the actuality of the event that was reported live on CNN.
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Conclusion
A manipulated video of a CNN report, featuring an artificial voiceover, is being circulated with the assertion that the network orchestrated their coverage of an incident near the Israel-Gaza border. Nevertheless, the aforementioned sources unequivocally demonstrate that the initial video did not include this audio and that it has been digitally inserted to propagate this baseless allegation.
Title:Altered Video Viral As CNN Faking News Footage In Israel !
Written By: Kalana KrishanthaResult: False
