A viral claim on social media alleges that Israel assassinated three Qatari peace negotiators in Egypt ahead of the Gaza ceasefire talks. This claim is false and misleading. In reality, the individuals were employees of Qatar’s Amiri Diwan, and their deaths were caused by a car accident near Egypt’s Red Sea resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh. There is no credible or verified evidence indicating Israeli involvement or any targeted attack.
An influencer account, @Partisangirl, posted an image and wrote:
“Israel just assassinated 3 QATARI PEACE NEGOTIATORS IN EGYPT.
Victims were members of the Qatari Prime Minister’s negotiation team for Gaza ceasefire. Of course, Qatar will pretend this didn’t happen and go back to hugging Israelis and helping them destroy their enemies.”
This post quickly spread across social media, gaining traction among misinformation networks pushing anti-Israel narratives.
Truth: Car Accident, Not Assassination Qatari Embassy Confirms
As the false claim spread rapidly across social media, it drew our attention. The D-Intent Data Team conducted an in-depth investigation through keyword analysis and credible sources. Our investigation led us to the official X account of the Qatari Embassy in Cairo (@QatarEmb_Cairo), which issued a statement expressing deep sorrow over the deaths of three members of the Amiri Diwan. The embassy confirmed that the officials were killed in a traffic accident in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, and that authorities were monitoring the condition of the injured.
Reuters reported that Qatari officials were killed in a car crash near Sharm el-Sheikh, citing the Qatari Embassy.
Al Jazeera stated that “three Qatari officials were killed in a car crash in Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh,” describing it as a tragic traffic accident.
The New York Times published that “three Qatari officials died in a car crash in Egypt before the Gaza Summit.”
i24NEWS reported “Three members of Qatar’s negotiating delegation killed in Egypt car accident,” detailing that the diplomats were traveling to prepare for the signing ceremony of the hostage release and Gaza ceasefire deal when their car overturned about 50 km from Sharm el-Sheikh.
All verified sources confirm that the deaths were the result of a road accident, and there is no credible evidence suggesting Israeli involvement or any assassination. The viral posts are entirely false and misleading.
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ANALYSIS: Unsubstantiated
FACT: Claims are circulating alleging that Israel has assassinated three Qatari peace negotiators in Egypt. These claims are untrue. According to available reports, three employees of Qatar’s Amiri Diwan, the country’s top government body, (1/3) pic.twitter.com/neDDfmBmhH
Intent:
Influencers are circulating self-invented claims about the accident involving Qatar officials to set their narrative over the ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
Conclusion:
Claim: Israel assassinated three Qatari peace negotiators in Egypt.
Fact: The three Qatari officials died in a car accident near Sharm el-Sheikh, no evidence suggests Israeli involvement.
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