The viral story of an Israeli soldier, converting to Islam after Al Aqsa Mosque clashes is fake
This picture of an Israeli soldier was shared with the fake claim that she had converted to Islam after the Al-Aqsa mosque incident
After weeks of clashes with Israeli forces, Palestine has seen relative calm over the past few days. Sentiments, however, are still high over the clashes at Al-Aqsa mosque last month that left scores injured. The mosque in Jerusalem is of much significance in Islam.
Now, a picture of a woman in uniform is circulating on social media with the claim that she was part of the “attack” on worshippers at Al-Aqsa mosque. The claim further says that upon realising her mistake, she has converted to Islam.
“Breaking News: This Israeli soldier attacked worshippers inside Al-Aqsa mosque along with her comrades. Today, this brave has suddenly converted to Islam. This is the top news in Palestine. Alhamdulillah! Islam shall win!” says the caotion in Hindi.
India Today Anti Fake News War Room (AFWA) reached out to the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) regarding the viral claim. Responding to our email, an IDF spokesperson said the girl in the picture is serving in the force as a field observer. She is a Jew and claims of her conversion are totally baseless.
The viral claim says that news of Sgt. Adi converting to Islam was trending at the number one spot in Palestine. But contrary to the claim, we did not find any credible report on the same.
We even attempted searching the viral claim in Arabic, the primary language of Palestinians, but still didn’t get any result. Nor did we get any related media report in Hebrew, Israel’s official language.
Hence, it is evident that neither did Sergeant Adi Azulai of IDF attack people inside Al-Aqsa mosque nor did she convert to Islam.INDIA TODAY FACT CHECK
ClaimThis female Israeli soldier was part of the attack on worshippers at Al-Aqsa mosque, Jerusalem. Now, she has converted to Islam.
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