Fact-Checkers Debunk Claim of Israeli Jet Spotted During Hamas Visit to Nigeria
• Posts emerged in February 2024 claiming Israeli fighter jet was spotted in Abuja skies during Hamas leader Ghazi Hamad's visit to Nigeria
• The posts alleged the jet's presence raised tensions amid concerns about potential military actions
• Fact-checking platform Africa Check investigated and found no evidence to support the claim
• Photo of the fighter jet circulated is old and unrelated; the claim was deemed false
• The visit was part of Hamas' diplomatic outreach to expand support; some Nigerians accused local broadcaster of giving voice to a terrorist leader