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BackA fake video claiming to summon the Houthis in Taiz dates back to September
A fake video claiming to summon the Houthis in Taiz dates back to September
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A fake video claiming to summon the Houthis in Taiz dates back to September

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A 27-second video clip circulated on social media purporting to show the summoning of Houthi forces in the city of Al-Turbah in Taiz Governorate, but in fact it dates back to last September and shows scenes from the city of Mokha, where the 'Al-Asaad Pharmacy' sign associated with that city was identified.

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Why It Matters

The spread of the video comes in light of reports that the Houthis have taken control of the city of Al-Turbah, which plays an important role in transporting supplies to forces loyal to the Yemeni government in Taiz Governorate.

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(CNN) - A video clip spread on social media, amid allegations that it was linked to the reception of Houthi forces by the people of a city in the vitally important Taiz Governorate in southwest Yemen.

The 27-second video has received hundreds of thousands of views on X, and shows packed streets, vehicles and cheering crowds.

Publications on the X website claimed that the scenes showed the Houthi forces receiving a warm welcome from the residents of the city of “Al-Turbah” in southern Taiz.

When we used the reverse search, there was an older version dated September 22, when the Houthis took over the strategic city of Mokha overlooking the Red Sea.

By examining the elements of the circulating video, we noticed the appearance of many banners related to the city of Mocha, including a banner reading “Al-Asaad Pharmacy,” which is located at this point on Google Maps.

The spread of the video coincided with reports about Houthi fighters taking control of the city of Al-Turbah on Sunday. The city plays an important role in transporting supplies to forces loyal to the Yemeni government in Taiz Governorate.

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  • The misleading video will continue to circulate on social media despite being corrected

    Likely · Within days

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  • Who is responsible for initially publishing the misleading video?
  • What is the real purpose of publishing this video at this time?

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