The Israel–Iran war, ongoing since 28 February 2026, began with large-scale U.S.–Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military and nuclear sites. Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks on Israel, U.S. bases, and regional allies. The conflict has expanded across the Middle East, involving proxy groups and disrupting oil routes near the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of a wider regional war.
In the above context, a video montage is being widely shared on social media in which people are seen protesting and vandalising vehicles.
Social media users shared the video montage with 3 different videos with a caption suggesting that it shows Jewish people protesting against Israel over the ongoing Israel-Iran war.
A social media user shared the video with a caption that reads, “Jews protest should stop Israel war!! Israeli police attack vehicle on fire.”
SouthCheck found that the claim is false. The viral video is old and is of different protests in Israel in 2026 after arrest of a young man in Bnei Brak.
Video 1
On a Google reverse image search, we found that the same video was shared by AHBlick Live, an Israeli website. The video was shared with a caption suggesting that huge protest erupted in Bnei Brak after arrests of young men.
The same video was also shared by i24news on February 7.
The article reports that the Israeli army received 6,621 complaints from soldiers in 2025, with over half (around 52%) found to be justified after review. Many cases were resolved quickly, while others pointed to issues such as misconduct, poor conditions and command failures. The findings highlight growing internal criticism within the military, with a notable rise in complaints compared to previous years.
A screenshot of the video was shared by another website, Jewishnews on February 16.
The report associated with the image read, a group of ultra-Orthodox rioters in Bnei Brak targeted two female Israeli soldiers, chasing them through the streets and forcing police to intervene and escort them to safety. The unrest, linked to tensions over military conscription, escalated into violent clashes, with protesters attacking police and causing damage. Authorities condemned the incident, calling it a serious breach, while several suspects were later released due to lack of evidence.
Video 2
On a Google reverse image search, we found that the screenshot of the same video was shared by an Israeli webiste Kipa, on February 15. The video was shared with a caption that reads, “During the riots in Bnei Brak, ultra-Orthodox protesters set fire to a police motorcycle that was on site, and it later turned out that inside the motorcycle was the policeman's tefillin pouch - which was completely burned.”
We found that the video was also shared by Ynet Global on February 17.
According to the report, during violent riots in Bnei Brak, ultra-Orthodox protesters set fire to a police motorcycle, destroying a police officer’s personal belongings, including his tefillin and prayer book. Days later, Israeli police presented the officer with a new pair of tefillin and replacement items. Authorities condemned the incident and launched an investigation, stressing the seriousness of the attack and damage caused during the unrest.
Video 3
On a Google reverse image search, we found that the same video was shared by Israel National News on February 15, 2026. The video was shared by the caption that reads, Footage from Bnei Brak: Rioters attack volunteer attempting to approach burning motorcycle
What happened in Israel?
Tensions flared in Bnei Brak when two female IDF soldiers visiting a soldier’s family became the target of a hostile crowd. What began as a routine welfare visit quickly spiraled into chaos, with hundreds of ultra-Orthodox protesters surrounding and chasing them through the streets. In the panic, the soldiers reportedly hid behind trash bins before taking shelter inside a nearby home. Police eventually intervened, confronting rioters and escorting the soldiers safely out of the area.
