Fact Check: Viral video falsely claims to show Hamas burning Israeli soldiers; Details here
Jerusalem: A video circulating on social media, purportedly showing Hamas terrorists burning alive two Israeli soldiers, has been debunked. The video in question, which recently went viral, is not a recent incident involving Hamas and Israeli soldiers. Instead, the video dates back to 2016 and depicts a act committed by the Islamic State (ISIS) group.
Verification Details: The truth about the video was uncovered through diligent fact-checking. A response to the viral claim mentioned that the video was old and originated from Syria. Subsequent keyword searches led to reports by credible sources such as Hindustan Times, Al Arabia News, New York Post, Fox News, The Sun, and the Syrian Human Rights Committee. These reports, shared in December 2016, documented the ISIS video showing the burning alive of two Turkish soldiers.
The 19-minute video, allegedly filmed in the IS-declared “Aleppo Province” in northern Syria, was released by the Islamic State (ISIS) group. Despite the misleading claims circulating on social media, the video has no connection to Hamas or recent events involving Israeli soldiers.
Conclusion: The viral video falsely claimed to show Hamas burning alive two Israeli soldiers, but it is an old video from Syria depicting an ISIS attack on two Turkish soldiers in 2016.
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Karnataka High Court urges Parliament to enact Uniform Civil Code
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has urged Parliament and state legislatures to enact a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), stating that such a law would uphold equality for women, promote harmony among castes and religions, and protect individual dignity.
The observation came from a bench headed by Justice Hanchate Sanjeevkumar while hearing a property dispute involving the estate of Abdul Basheer Khan, who died intestate, leaving behind both inherited and self-acquired immovable properties.
In its judgment, the court directed the Registrar General to send a copy of the order to the Principal Law Secretaries of the Union government and the State of Karnataka. It stressed that enacting a UCC would align with Article 44 of the Constitution and the principles laid out in the Preamble—justice, liberty, equality, fraternity, and national unity.
The bench noted that a UCC would ensure justice and equal opportunity for all, particularly women, regardless of caste or religion, and would safeguard the dignity and individuality of every citizen. It also cited Goa and Uttarakhand as examples of states that have introduced UCC laws and encouraged others to follow.
In the case at hand, the High Court upheld a lower court ruling that recognised Shanaz Begum’s right to a share in three properties. The appeal filed by the sons of Abdul Basheer Khan was dismissed, along with a cross-objection by Shanaz Begum seeking a larger portion of the estate.
Article 44 of the Indian Constitution states that the State shall endeavour to secure a uniform civil code for all citizens across India.
