Viral post claims that toy brand Lego launched a model inspired by the Gaza Strip. It’s false.
A Facebook post from September 21 claims that toy brand Lego has released a new version inspired by the aftermath of the conflict in the Gaza Strip, with only gray blocks to assemble. “A set dedicated to Gaza, the Lebanese set will be next.” However, this is a false publication.
A viral post claims that toy brand Lego has launched a special edition dedicated to Gaza. It’s false.
Just by looking at the post, you can see that the author just shared an image without any source. It is also not possible to consult any website where you can buy the Lego in question. On the other hand, consulting the website of the toy brand created in Denmark, it is not possible to find any model dedicated to Gaza and the Middle East conflict between Hamas and Israel.
It is also important to note that this post appeared in a group that defends Israel. So, if that brand actually launched a product of this type, it would not go unnoticed on social networks and in the international media. There is no credible news to prove that Lego came to market.
Conclusion
It is not true that the Lego brand has launched a toy dedicated to the Gaza Strip. There are no products linked to the conflict in the Middle East on the Danish brand’s official website.
Thus, according to the Observer classification system, this content is:
MISTAKEN
In the Facebook classification system this content is:
FAKE: Claims about the main content are factually inaccurate. Generally, this option corresponds to “false” or “mostly false” ratings on fact-checking websites.
NOTE: This content was curated by Observador as part of a fact-checking partnership with Facebook.
Source: Observadora
