Israel

Fact checks, commentary and analysis about the state of Israel

17 June 2025

Video supposedly showing destroyed buildings in Tel Aviv almost certainly AI

The clip has been widely shared on social media in recent days amid airstrikes between Israel and Iran, but it’s not real footage.

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A bird’s eye view of Tel Aviv
16 June 2025

Old video of Kyiv drone attack shared as recent footage of Israel-Iran conflict

The video has been horizontally flipped.

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Kyiv, Ukraine
16 June 2025

Likely AI image of destroyed planes shared with claims it shows Tel Aviv airport

The picture appears to be a screenshot of a TikTok video, which has the hallmarks of being generated with artificial intelligence.

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An aerial view of Ben Gurion airport in Tel Aviv.
13 June 2025

Old video shared with claims it shows Iran retaliating against Israel

The footage dates back to October 2024 and does not show Iranian retaliation after Israel’s attack in June 2025.

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Iranian flag
28 May 2025

Video clips do not show China airdropping aid into Gaza during recent Israel aid blockade

Footage circulating now has been online since at least April 2024, and there’s no evidence that it shows a Chinese air drop, or that China has delivered aid via air recently.

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A Chinese flag flying on a flagpole.
20 May 2025

Video shows Israel’s Iron Dome not India defence system

A clip is circulating online with misleading claims it depicts air defences in Rajasthan.

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An Israeli Iron Dome launcher.
6 May 2025

Images show wildfires in New Jersey not Israel

Two photos of burning forests are being shared with misleading claims they show the recent fires in Israel, when this is not the case.

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10 March 2025

Viral clip shows Israeli tanks in the West Bank, not Syria

The clip has been shared with the incorrect claim it shows Israeli forces advancing into Syrian territory.

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18 October 2024

Image supposedly showing Israeli soldiers taken prisoner by Hezbollah almost certainly AI-generated

A picture is being shared on social media with claims it shows IDF soldiers captured in Lebanon.

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7 October 2024

Image does not show damaged ring belonging to killed Hezbollah leader

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.

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