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Footage shows Algerian football fans' celebratory fireworks, not missile attack on Israel

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Iran -backed Hamas launched an unprecedented attack against Israel on October 7, 2023 .

The attack resulted in the deaths of 1,206 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally.

However, the video was taken in Algeria during a celebration by fans of football club MC Alger in the capital Algiers .

The original footage -- uploaded months before the missile strikes -- shows Algerian fans celebrating the anniversary of the club.

The second part of the clip was uploaded on August 24, 2024 on an Algeria -based YouTube channel.

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