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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Video game footage used to falsely claim clip of missile hitting helicopter is in Gaza
Scenes from the same game have been linked to misinformation about other conflicts. Read
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Video does not show Irish football fans waving Palestinian flags
A video circulating online does not depict football fans in Ireland showing “support for Palestine”. Read
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Video of ‘pro-Palestine’ march in Chicago is from 2021
The video has been circulating on social media and appears as if it’s a protest responding to recent events in Israel and the Gaza Strip. Read
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Video supposedly showing ‘new air assault’ on Israel actually dates from 2021
The footage depicting rockets in the sky is being shared on social media with claims it is “breaking” news. Read
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Video does not show rocket attack on airport in Israel
A video circulating online is three years old and does not show rockets being launched at an airport in Tel Aviv in 2023. Read
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Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi did not share Instagram story expressing ‘support for the Palestinian cause’
Brighton & Hove Albion football club has confirmed the account which shared the story is not associated with the manager. Read
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Footage of helicopters being shot down is from a video game, not Gaza
A clip circulating on social media claiming to show Israeli helicopters being shot down is actually taken from a video game. Read
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