A video currently circulating, showing a large explosion in a destroyed urban area, has been incorrectly identified as real footage from an Israeli airstrike in Gaza. In reality, the visuals are AI-generated and do not depict any actual event. The video was originally posted on TikTok by a user who regularly shares AI-generated content.
But Accounts like @BeckettUnite posted the clip on X(Twitter), stating:
“Israel 🇮🇱 bombing Gaza 🇵🇸 — In what world is this not a racist genocide. Starmer has made the UK complicit.”
Israel 🇮🇱 bombing Gaza 🇵🇸
— Howard Beckett (@BeckettUnite) May 15, 2025
In what world is this not a racist genocide.
Starmer has made the UK complicit.
The Hague now. pic.twitter.com/1lQr4RoSD8
The truth about the viral video Fact Check:
As the video gained traction on social media, it caught our attention. The D-Intent Data team began an investigation. After carefully analyzing the visuals and running reverse image searches on key frames using Google Lens, we discovered that the footage is not real. It turns out, the video is AI-generated content originally uploaded by a TikTok account (@everythingai97) known for creating artificial visuals purely for engagement. The account regularly shares digitally made videos designed to look real, with no relation to actual events on the ground.
The scene featured in the widely shared video is unrelated to real-life events and does not match any verified news reports or footage from Gaza.
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— D-Intent Data (@dintentdata) May 20, 2025
ANALYSIS: Fake
FACT: A disturbing video showing a massive blast in a devastated urban area is being circulated online, falsely claimed to be real footage of an Israeli bombing in Gaza.Our investigation reveals that the video is not authentic—it is AI-generated content.(1/2) pic.twitter.com/zfBmVGxu68
Intent
AI-generated visuals are being used by influencers and propaganda accounts to falsely portray bombings in Gaza. During the ongoing problems in the area, this is an attempt to influence public perception, incite outrage, and mislead viewers.
Conclusion:
Claim: The viral video shows a real Israeli airstrike in Gaza.
Fact: The video is AI-generated and was originally posted by a TikTok user known for sharing artificial visuals. It has no connection to any real event in Gaza.
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