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An image shared with a claim that it shows an Israeli soldier who took her own life uses a photo of a soldier who was killed at a checkpoint in 2022. Read
A video which is claimed to show the football team turning their backs while the Israeli anthem is played, has been edited. Read
The woman in the video actually has a rare genetic disorder that causes extreme sensitivity to UV light. Read
A Dutch government spokesperson confirmed the public address system was not taken over during the demonstration. Read
Gameplay footage of Arma 3 has often been linked to misinformation about recent ongoing conflicts. Read
Although the Scottish First Minister has denied funding to a UN agency for Palestinian refugees has been “paused”, the Scottish government says it currently has no plans to give more aid. Read
The man whose picture is circulating is Special Forces officer Ryan Brummond, who served in Afghanistan. He is now a doctor in the United States. Read
Incorrect subtitles have been added to the video. Read
The posts share photos showing soldiers who were killed in Jordan in 2016 not January 2024 as claimed. Read
The photo of the Tu-160 was posted on Instagram in 2016. Read
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