Video of allegedly kidnapped child from Israel goes viral again

A video allegedly showing Palestinian children abusing a kidnapped Jewish boy has gone viral again ahead of the October 7 anniversary. A 2023 investigation revealed the clip is a hoax: the child in the video is Arab, not Israeli. The video was spread by, among others, the Mossad Commentary account and Yair Netanyahu, but the post was later deleted. Activist Noa Magid urged people not to spread disinformation.

Ahead of the October 7 anniversary and elections, a viral video is circulating on social media allegedly showing Palestinian children in Gaza abusing a kidnapped Jewish boy. An investigation published on October 8, 2023, determined the video is a hoax: the child in the footage is Arab, not Israeli. All identities of kidnapped children are known, and all except Kfir and Ariel Bibas have been returned alive. The video was spread by the Mossad Commentary account and Yair Netanyahu, but the post later disappeared. Activist Noa Magid urged people not to spread disinformation, explaining that the video shows Arab children playing 'kidnapped'.