A video circulating on social media claiming to show a Doctors Without Borders medic in the West Bank city of Jenin taking an assault rifle from a man lying on the ground and handing it to another man who begins shooting has been debunked. According to a spokesperson for Doctors Without Borders, the man in the video is not affiliated with their organization.
The video shows a man wearing an orange vest with the letters “PMRS” below a yellow circle. This vest matches those worn by members of the Palestinian Medical Relief Society (PMRS), which operates in the West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem. Doctors Without Borders, also known as Médecins Sans Frontières, confirmed that their staff do not wear orange vests seen in the video and are required to wear MSF identification, such as T-shirts and gear.
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The misrepresented video has raised concerns as it falsely attributes the actions to Doctors Without Borders and incites violence. The organization has stated that the video poses a severe threat, not only to their staff but to all humanitarian workers in the region.
Furthermore, Doctors Without Borders clarified that they do not work in the areas of Jenin where the video was filmed. They support the emergency room of the Ministry of Health Hospital in Jenin but do not carry out ambulatory services or treat people outside in the streets.
The fighting depicted in the video took place on a street outside a Western Union office and a bakery with a white awning. These same shops can be seen in a video tour of Jenin posted on YouTube in 2020.
Violence in the West Bank, including Jenin, has escalated amid the recent Israel-Hamas conflict. It is crucial to verify information before sharing it online, as misrepresentation can have severe consequences and further fuel tensions in the region.
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In conclusion, the video does not involve a Doctors Without Borders medic, and the organization has emphasized the need for accurate information and the protection of humanitarian workers.
