Did Giorgia Meloni Wear a Palestinian Flag and Slam Benjamin Netanyahu? Video Turns Out To Be AI-Generated
A claim circulating online suggests Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni wore a Palestinian flag and made a strong statement against Benjamin Netanyahu. This assertion is false. Viral videos depicting these events have been confirmed as AI-generated deepfakes.
The claim that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated, "I am a woman and also a mother. I cannot stand with someone who kills innocent children," and subsequently wore a Palestinian flag in front of Benjamin Netanyahu, is false. This assertion has been widely debunked by multiple fact-checking organisations.
The Viral Claim
The claim spread rapidly across social media platforms, including Facebook and X, formerly Twitter, often accompanied by short video clips. These videos purported to show Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni making the aforementioned statement and then wearing a Palestinian flag around her neck during an interaction with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The narrative presented Meloni as a strong advocate for Palestine, openly defying Netanyahu. Zombie Attack in Atlanta Nightclub Video: Is It Real or AI-Generated?
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Evidence and Official Sources
LatestLY's editorial research confirmed that the videos showing Italian PM Giorgia Meloni wearing a Palestinian flag around her neck in front of Netanyahu are AI-generated. This finding is supported by several independent fact-checking organisations.
Snopes reported that videos appearing to show Meloni with a Palestinian flag and interacting with Netanyahu are AI-generated, and noted that Meloni herself has publicly stated she has been targeted by deepfakes. Thai PBS also identified a viral video purportedly showing Meloni slapping Netanyahu over the Palestinian flag issue as AI-generated, pointing out noticeable flaws in the synthetic content. Fact Check: Has Julian Brown Gone Missing After Building Plastoline Machine That Turns Plastic Into Fuel? Atlanta Inventor's Mother Debunks 'Disappearance' Claims.
AFP Fact Check likewise found that social media posts claiming Meloni refused to shake Netanyahu's hand while wearing a Palestinian flag used AI-generated videos exhibiting visual errors and inconsistencies characteristic of synthetic content. Euronews' 'The Cube' fact-checked these viral deepfakes, confirming them to be AI-generated and misrepresenting Italy's relationship with Israel.
Context and Meloni's Stance
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has not made any public statements aligning with the sentiment expressed in the viral claim, nor has she been seen wearing a Palestinian flag during official engagements, especially not in front of Benjamin Netanyahu.
Meloni has consistently maintained a position that supports Israel's right to exist and defend itself, while also expressing concerns for civilian lives in Gaza. Her government's official stance does not reflect the radical departure suggested by the deepfake videos. The proliferation of such AI-generated content highlights the ongoing challenge of misinformation and the ease with which synthetic media can be created to spread false narratives.
Conclusion
The claim that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni wore a Palestinian flag and made critical remarks against Benjamin Netanyahu is entirely false. The circulating videos are AI-generated deepfakes and do not represent genuine events or statements by the Italian Prime Minister.
Fact check
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said, “I am a woman and also a mother. I cannot stand with someone who kills innocent children,” and wore a Palestinian flag in front of Netanyahu.
The claim is false, as the videos are AI-generated deepfakes and there is no record of Meloni making such a statement or wearing a Palestinian flag.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Aug 10, 2026 03:21 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
