Recently, a video of a huge crowd boarding a ship went viral on social media. Sharing the video users claimed that it shows the Israeli people being evacuated from different areas amid the ongoing conflict with Iran and Hezbollah.
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However, upon investigation, we discovered that the claim was false. The viral video is unrelated to the ongoing Middle East Conflicts. Here’s the fact check.
Fact Check
We started our investigation by taking screenshots from the viral video and conducting a reverse image search. This led us to a Facebook page where the viral video was uploaded on January 31, 2026.
The translation of the Filipino caption read, “2M Views. Thank you for the support idols❤️🙏, I hope you will continue to support my videos, thank you”
The same video was uploaded on this Facebook page on January 14, 2026.
The translation of the Filipino caption read, “First to sit on the chair”
Moreover, we found a news report that contained a photo of people boarding a ship. The ship is similar to the one in the viral video. This kind of Ship (Ferry) is used in the Philippines.
makes it clear that the viral video is old and unrelated to the ongoing Middle East Conflicts.
Conclusion
From our investigation, we can say that the claim is false. The viral video doesn’t show the Israeli people being evacuated from different areas amid the ongoing Middle East Conflicts. The video predates the current situation in the Middle East.
Title: Unrelated Video Shared As Israelis Fleeing The Country Amid The Ongoing Middle East Conflicts.
Fact Check By: Debanjana Baishya
Result: False
