Intox: Does Ukraine support Hamas by supplying weapons?
A recent video shared by pro-Russian accounts purports to show weapons supposedly delivered by Ukraine to Hamas, ahead of their attack on Israel. But what really is this accusation? We have investigated for you.
The video in question shows an assortment of weapons lying on the ground, while a man thanks Ukraine in Arabic for the arms delivery. However, several weapons experts have questioned this claim.
First, according to @CalibreObscura, an open source intelligence and weapons expert, some of the weapons shown in the video are not part of Hamas’ known arsenal. For example, an American Javelin anti-tank missile launcher as well as an M240 machine gun have been identified, weapons which are not used by Hamas.
Additionally, @AbraxasSpra, another open source intelligence and military equipment expert, points out that no information suggests that Western weapons delivered to Ukraine were transferred to Hamas. Videos released by Hamas and the Israeli armed forces, which show the seized weapons, make no mention of weapons coming from Ukraine.
It is also important to note that this video was included in a false report, allegedly published by Bellingcat and the BBC, which seeks to create the impression of Ukrainian support for Hamas. However, none of these outlets carried such a report, and Bellingcat even published a denial.
It therefore appears that this video is a propaganda attempt aimed at discrediting Ukraine by accusing it of supporting Hamas. However, the available evidence and expert opinions do not support this accusation. It is important to remain vigilant against such attempts to manipulate public opinion and to verify sources and facts before blindly believing such claims.
In conclusion, there is no solid evidence that Ukraine supplies weapons to Hamas. It is crucial to question information and be skeptical of videos and reports that seek to spread false information. Disinformation is a dangerous weapon that can have serious consequences for stability and international peace. Let us remain vigilant and concerned with the truth.