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 issue 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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The video that has been circulating online depicting a group of soldiers assaulting a small child with the caption "Israeli IDF forces arrest a 3-year-old Palestinian child,"

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We decided to do a fact-check on this.

Fact Check

The incident is indeed real. However, it's crucial to provide a more detailed explanation to address the missing context.

Incident Date: The video in question captures an incident that occurred in 2018 between Israeli soldiers and a 3-year-old Palestinian child. This incident is not related to the current Israel-Hamas conflict. A report about this can be read here. Archived

Context Matters: While the video is genuine, it's essential to stress that this incident is an isolated event from 2018. It should not be used to make claims about the ongoing situation in the region. The Israel-Hamas conflict is a deeply complex and ongoing issue, and any information or videos shared should be carefully contextualized to avoid misleading the public.

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Conclusion

In conclusion, it's essential to exercise caution when sharing or interpreting such videos and always verify the context and timeline to ensure accurate and responsible information sharing. This video does not depict a recent event related to the Israel-Hamas conflict, as it occurred in 2018.

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Title: A Video of Israeli Soldiers Harassing 3-Year-Old Palestinian Kid is Old One.

Written By: Kalana Krishantha

Result: Missing Context