World
Video shows 2015 explosions in China, not Tel Aviv
A miscaptioned video has been shared on social media with claims it shows explosions in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv. Read
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Israel
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Conflict
Video compilation includes faked clips of Israeli missile strikes on Iranian bases
A viral video featuring clips supposedly showing Israeli missiles hitting Iranian bases includes three clips that were probably made using artificial intelligence. Read
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World
The UK has not pledged £40 billion for Gaza reconstruction
This figure appears to be based on an estimate of the total cost of rebuilding the territory, not the amount being committed by the UK. Read
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Conflict
Video does not show Global Sumud Flotilla boat arriving in Gaza
The clip was actually filmed in Tunisia in September 2025. Read
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Conflict
No Israeli officer has been arrested in the Netherlands for war crimes
Social media posts are sharing a photo from a 2016 Daily Mail article about Newcastle with the implication it shows the officer being “hauled in” by Dutch police. Read
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Conflict
Fake Daily Mail article about Netanyahu mural resembling Hitler shared online
The fake article was created by an Australian street artist as satire, but screenshots have circulated without this context. Read
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Conflict
False claims Scottish travel vlogger was killed in West Bank spread online
Posts on social media have made misleading claims about the death of Emma Witters. Read
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Sport
Image showing ‘Israel, you’ll never walk alone’ banner at Liverpool match is likely AI
Blurred and distorted faces of fans in the crowd and the misspelling of ‘Liverpool’ are clues the image has been created using AI. Read
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Culture & Society
Website didn’t publish recipe for ‘Israeli haggis’
An apparent screenshot from a website with a description stating haggis is a traditional Israeli pudding has been shared online. But it’s satire. Read
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Conflict
Footage of a Russian pilgrimage shared with claims it shows Tel Aviv ‘exodus’
The pilgrimage took place days before Israel attacked Iran on 13 June. Read
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