Georgia Lawmakers Fighting Video Viral as Israeli Parliament Brawl
A video showing a fight between lawmakers in a parliament has been making the rounds on social media, with many claiming that it depicts Israeli parliamentarians fighting over Israel’s decision to participate in the war. However, a fact-check by BOOM has revealed that the video is not recent and shows a brawl between lawmakers in Georgia’s parliament over a controversial bill in 2024.
The video, which has been viewed millions of times, shows several lawmakers physically fighting and shouting at each other in the Georgian parliament. The video has been shared with the caption “Israel parliamentarians fight in parliament over Israel’s participation in the war” and has been viewed as evidence of the intense disagreements over the war.
However, a closer look at the video reveals that it is not recent and does not depict Israeli lawmakers. The video actually shows a brawl between lawmakers in Georgia’s parliament over a controversial bill in 2024.
The bill in question was a constitutional amendment that would have allowed the Georgian government to take control of the country’s natural resources. The amendment was vehemently opposed by opposition lawmakers, who argued that it would give the government too much power and control.
The brawl in the video shows lawmakers from both sides of the debate physically fighting and shouting at each other. The video also shows several lawmakers being escorted out of the parliament by security personnel.
The fact-check by BOOM was prompted by the widespread sharing of the video on social media, with many claiming that it depicted Israeli parliamentarians fighting over Israel’s decision to participate in the war. The video has been viewed millions of times and has been shared by several high-profile social media users.
However, a closer look at the video reveals that it is not recent and does not depict Israeli lawmakers. The video actually shows a brawl between lawmakers in Georgia’s parliament over a controversial bill in 2024.
BOOM’s fact-check was conducted by analyzing the video and comparing it with other videos and news reports from the time of the brawl. The fact-check also involved interviews with several lawmakers who were present during the brawl.
The fact-check revealed that the video was taken on June 29, 2024, during a session of the Georgian parliament. The brawl was sparked by a heated debate over the constitutional amendment, which was opposed by opposition lawmakers.
The brawl was widely reported in the Georgian media at the time, with several news outlets publishing articles and videos of the incident. However, the video has been shared with the false claim that it depicts Israeli parliamentarians fighting over Israel’s decision to participate in the war.
The sharing of the video with the false claim is a classic example of misinformation and disinformation. The video has been shared by several high-profile social media users, who have been duped into believing that it depicts Israeli lawmakers fighting over the war.
The fact-check by BOOM highlights the importance of verifying information before sharing it on social media. It also highlights the need for social media users to be cautious and not to share information without verifying its accuracy.
In conclusion, the video showing a brawl between lawmakers in a parliament is not recent and does not depict Israeli parliamentarians fighting over Israel’s decision to participate in the war. The video actually shows a brawl between lawmakers in Georgia’s parliament over a controversial bill in 2024.
