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GHF Confirms Gaza Boy Once Reported Killed Is Alive and Safely Extracted
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation confirmed the boy's identity and safely relocated him with his mother after disproving false claims by a former contractor, highlighting the dangers of misinformation.
- On September 4, 2025, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation published exclusive footage showing Abdul Rahim Muhammad Hamdene alive with his mother Najlaa, contradicting earlier death claims.
- Anthony Aguilar claimed the boy was shot by IDF forces on May 28, but conflicting accounts of the location and timing led GHF to terminate him for misconduct and scrutinize his claims.
- Using facial-recognition and biometric testing, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation confirmed Abboud's identity and released footage showing him at Secure Distribution Site 3 on Aug. 23.
- The viral narrative endangered the boy and his family as Aguilar's false claim spread widely, amplified by journalists, influencers and elected officials, while Hamas sought to preserve the propaganda value.
- Coordinating with the U.S. Embassy in Israel, GHF said, `We are overjoyed and deeply relieved that Abboud is safe, and that this story ends in hope,' crediting U.S. veterans and warning, `While this story ends happily, it could have ended in tragedy.
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An 8-year-old boy reported to have been killed in Gaza by Israel Defense Forces has been found alive. A report from Fox News said Abdul Rahim Muhammad Hamden, who goes […] The post 8-Year-Old Gazan Boy Who Was Thought to Have Been Killed by the IDF Seen Alive in New Video appeared first on The Western Journal.
Gazan Boy, Said To Be Killed by IDF, Is Alive and Safe With Mother
A Gazan boy alleged to have been killed by the Israeli military is alive and has been safely evacuated from Gaza with his mother, according to video footage and a new report—contradicting the allegations promoted by commentator Tucker Carlson and Senators Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.) and Chris Van Hollen (D., Md.).The post Gazan Boy, Said To Be Killed by IDF, Is Alive and Safe With Mother appeared first on .
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