Fact checks, commentary and analysis about the state of Israel
A picture is being shared on social media with claims it shows IDF soldiers captured in Lebanon. Read
The image is unrelated to the recent conflict in the Middle East. Read
Thousands of people have shared a post falsely claiming Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK will “boycott all diplomatic relations” with Israel due to the war in Gaza. Read
Social media posts claim a video shows thousands of people at Ben Gurion Airport in Israel fleeing the country, but it was actually filmed in Athens. Read
The photo of a broken silver ring has been circulating on social media with misleading claims that it was found with the body of Hassan Nasrallah. Read
The video was uploaded to several stock image websites in July 2023 and is unrelated to recent events in Israel. Read
Multiple buses are ablaze in footage circulating on social media with claims it shows recent scenes in Tel Aviv. Read
Last week the same video was shared alongside claims it showed Hezbollah bombing Israel. But it actually shows a petrol station explosion in Yemen. Read
A clip is being shared online with false claims it shows an explosion at the Mossad headquarters in Israel. Read
An old clip of Mr Netanyahu running to vote in parliament has been shared with claims it shows him running to a bunker amid recent attacks on Israel. Read
Fact checking claims made by politicians, public figures and viral online content can give you the full picture backed by the evidence.
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