As we reported earlier, hundreds were killed at a hospital in Gaza Tuesday.
The likely cause at this point appears to be a misfire from a Hamas rocket, based on reports of video of the event. But Hamas still blamed Israel and many in the media ran with that claim without waiting to determine the facts. IDF is now claiming it was an Islamic Jihad rocket. They chastised the press for not doing their jobs.
Media outlets around the globe were quick to run Hamas’ headlines—without fact checking.
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) October 17, 2023
We now know that an Islamic Jihad rocket aimed at Israel misfired and hit the hospital in Gaza. pic.twitter.com/DzJgsbxS4i
But the immediate claim from media just to run with the Hamas claim then whipped up people who were already riled up.
Hezbollah called for action after the hospital explosion and even blamed the United States for the "attack" on the hospital. "The attack reveals the true criminal face of this entity and its sponsor ... the United States, which bears direct and complete responsibility for this massacre."
Then, responding to that call, at least hundreds marched on the U.S. Embassy in Beirut. A journalist on the ground Gabrielle Colarusso, said two to three hundred, but a report from the Daily Mail said "thousands."
Thousands of Lebanese protesters, some waving Palestinian flags, gathered late into Tuesday night outside the US embassy in response to the incident. Others gathered outside the French embassy in Beirut.
Video shows the protestor scaling a barb-wire-topped fence to replace a US flag with a Palestinian version. Later, footage showed gas being sprayed at the protestors to push them back.
Fox's Jennifer Griffin reported that there was a large fire has erupted in the Embassy compound.
Large fire burns at US Embassy compound in Beirut, Lebanon.
— Jennifer Griffin (@JenGriffinFNC) October 17, 2023
It was unclear if the compound was breached or if any personnel were hurt.
Some 2/300 Protesters gathered in front of Us embassy in Beirut, Lebanese army trying to push them back with teargas #brirut pic.twitter.com/w9M2Spes9y
— Gabriella Colarusso (@gabriella_roux) October 17, 2023
Lebanese Army and Security Forces are still attempting to clear out the Rioters and Protesters who are trying to enter the U.S. Embassy Compound in Beirut. pic.twitter.com/XxXOMCMAV1
— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) October 17, 2023
At one point they replaced the U.S. flag with the Palestinian flag.
Hezbollah supporters hang the Palestinian flag on the fence of the US Embassy in Beirut. pic.twitter.com/5qR5LELpeG
— Mike (@Doranimated) October 17, 2023
They also pelted the French Embassy with rocks.
🇫🇷🇮🇱 The French Embassy in Beirut is being pelted with rocks by locals who are supporting HAMAS terrorism.
— Ingabe✹ (@Ingabes) October 17, 2023
pic.twitter.com/e41uDETZYd
They also rioted in Amman, Jordan. Dozens stormed and tried to get into the Israeli Embassy there.
Rioters in Jordan have been trying to storm the Israeli embassy. pic.twitter.com/go5DNw5P6f
— Andy Ngô 🏳️🌈 (@MrAndyNgo) October 17, 2023
Protests were also breaking out in other places.
Joe Biden has left for Israel, even as the summit that was to be held in Jordan was called off in the wake of the hospital explosion.
Things are quickly spinning out of control there.
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