Fact checks featuring claims seen in the UK about the ongoing conflict in the Middle East
Misleading claims that a clip of Pope Francis speaking about the conflict in Gaza is from his final speech before his death on 21 April have been circulating on social media. Read
There’s no evidence that reports of the death of a general are genuine. Read
The clip has been shared with the incorrect claim it shows Israeli forces advancing into Syrian territory. Read
Posts sharing the video online claim it shows the reaction of Israeli politicians to the January 2025 deal, but it actually predates this. Read
The photo has been shared in the wake of the Gaza ceasefire deal, with a caption that implies it is recent. But it actually dates back to 2021. Read
The footage is being shared with reference to the Gaza ceasefire deal, but is actually more than 17 years old. Read
A clip of people throwing stones at a church near Bethlehem has been shared with misleading captions claiming it is a recent incident. Read
The image appears to have been first posted by an X account which describes itself as offering "fake news and topical satire". Read
An aerial clip of destroyed buildings is being shared with false claims it depicts Gaza, when it is actually of a town in Damascus. Read
The image appears to have been created using Grok—Elon Musk’s generative artificial intelligence chatbot. 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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