Footage does not show an attack on Israeli Embassy in Bahrain
The video, which is being shared across social media, is over a decade old and shows the burning of a police station. Read
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Photo shows US girl with birthmark, not injured Palestinian baby
The photo has been shared with incorrect captions since at least 2021. Read
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Video of ‘pro-Palestine’ demonstration in Turkey is actually from 2021
A video circulating of a demonstration in Turkey was recorded before the outbreak of the latest Israel-Gaza conflict. Read
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Clip claiming to show new ‘iron beam’ system in Israel is taken from a video game
Footage from the video game has spread on Facebook, with claims it shows a new air defence system in operation in Israel. Read
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Fake audio falsely suggests CNN staged Israel-Gaza border footage
The video shows a CNN correspondent and her team scramble for cover. Read
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Video shows scenes in Algiers, not bombing in Gaza
The video, which appears to actually show football celebrations, has been shared widely across social media platforms since 7 October. Read
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Video of children in cages predates Hamas attack on Israel
The video has been shared widely across social media in recent days but does not show events during the October 2023 conflict. Read
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Video shows an attack in Ukraine, not Gaza
Many claim the video shows “white phosphorus bombs” being used in the Gaza Strip. Read
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Fake subtitles show Putin and Erdogan ‘warning America’ over Israel support
The videos have been shared widely across social media platforms in recent days. Read
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Fake US government memo authorising $8 billion of aid for Israel circulates on Facebook
The fake memo appears to be an edited version of a memo published earlier this year authorising aid to Ukraine. Read
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