A video circulating on social media has been misrepresented as evidence of Israel employing thermobaric bombs in Gaza, but investigations confirm it actually depicts a conventional explosion. This claim was popularized by the pro-Beijing account 'China Pulse', highlighting ongoing misinformation surrounding conflicts.

The footage, which has garnered over 8 million views on X (formerly Twitter), shows a significant explosion with a prominent shockwave and black smoke. Despite allegations that these potent bombs burn at extreme temperatures and cause mass casualties, analysts from the FRANCE 24 Observers team have clarified that the explosion in question is not indicative of a thermobaric weapon but rather a controlled explosion, thereby addressing the hype surrounding its catastrophic potential.

Disinformation surrounding military engagements, especially in conflict zones like Gaza, poses serious challenges for both public perception and policy. This incident reflects the ease with which misleading narratives can spread in the digital age, emphasizing the need for critical media literacy and verification of claims made online, particularly from partisan sources.