# 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.
- Title: Fact Check: Video of Palestinian Flag at Tower of Pisa
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: tower of pisa, palestinian flag, italian protests, fact check, viral video, 2023 footage, 2026 protests, news, Fact, Check, Video, Palestinian
- Source: Lead Stories — https://leadstories.com/hoax-alert/2026/10/fact-check-video-of-palestinian-flag-at-tower-of-pisa-does-not-show-october-2026-italian-protests-its-from-2023.html
- Published: 2026-10-20T22:05:10+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tower of pisa, palestinian flag, italian protests, fact check, viral video, 2023 footage, 2026 protests, news
## 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.
## Key takeaway

A video showing Palestinian flag at Tower of Pisa during October 2026 protests is from 2023, not 2026.