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Fact Check: Video of Palestinian Flag at Tower of Pisa
Viral video falsely claims Palestinian flag at Tower of Pisa during 2026 protests; footage from 2023.
In brief
Viral video falsely claims Palestinian flag at Tower of Pisa during 2026 protests; footage from 2023. A video showing Palestinian flag at Tower of Pisa during October 2026 protests is from 2023, not 2026. Originally reported by Lead Stories.
Viral Video Claim
A viral video falsely claims Palestinian flag at Tower of Pisa during October 2026 protests.
“A 300-ft. Palestinian flag is unfurled from the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy, and the mainstream still says these are 'cost-of-living protests.'”
Video Origin
The video started circulating on social media in mid-November 2023 and was first posted on X by @theseed59788459 on Oct. 18, 2026.
2023 Event
The footage shows a 2023 event covered by Italian news agency ANSA and published by Al Jazeera on Nov. 20, 2023.
In short
A video showing Palestinian flag at Tower of Pisa during October 2026 protests is from 2023, not 2026.
