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On-air blooper:

Israeli news stations air 'documentation' taken from video game

Two Israeli news channels aired the same footage, said to show US B-2 bombers over Iran. However, the source was discovered, and both channels quickly removed the reports.

Israeli news stations air 'documentation' taken from video game

Wave of fake news floods the internet during Iran war

Amid the war, social media platforms have recently been flooded with false and misleading content related to the confrontation between Israel, United States, and Iran.

Wave of fake news floods the internet during Iran war

Germany, Holocaust memorials demand action on fake AI images

Germany and Holocaust memorials warn that fake AI images are distorting history, urging social media platforms to remove or label them and prevent monetization amid rising concerns over AI-generated forgeries.

Germany, Holocaust memorials demand action on fake AI images

IDF reveals truth of Daily Mirror's antisemitic libel

Daily Mirror publishes photo of three-year-old allegedly starved by Israel; IDF publishes documents proving child suffers from rare genetic illness which cause his condition.

IDF reveals truth of Daily Mirror's antisemitic libel

Fact check

Arabic social media flooded with fake anti-Israel claims

AFP reveales fabricated posts on Arabic social media falsely claiming Israeli officers were arrested in Europe and misusing unrelated videos to spread anti-Israel propaganda.

Arabic social media flooded with fake anti-Israel claims

Ambassador Leiter:

NYT correction on Gaza boy ‘too little, too late’

Israel’s Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter rebukes the New York Times for falsely implying Israel starved a Gazan boy, warns of a “well-funded propaganda campaign” against Israel.

NYT correction on Gaza boy ‘too little, too late’

Bennett: This is a blood libel

NYT admits Gaza child had pre-existing issues

The New York Times clarifies its report on a malnourished Gazan child, noting he had pre-existing health issues. Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett blasts the newspaper, accuses it of spreading a modern-day blood libel against Israel.

NYT admits Gaza child had pre-existing issues

The truth is out:

'Starved' Gaza child suffers from genetic illness and is in Italy

COGAT has confirmed that photos of a 'starved' Gaza child are fake news; child suffers unrelated genetic illness and was evacuated from Gaza to receive medical treatment in Italy.

'Starved' Gaza child suffers from genetic illness and is in Italy

400,000 missing people in Gaza? Not what Harvard said

Recent social media posts supposedly backed by a Harvard report claim that 400,000 people are missing in Gaza; however, those claims are far from the truth.

400,000 missing people in Gaza? Not what Harvard said

Fake news and blood libels:

New report debunks ‘settler violence’ narrative

“False Flags and Real Agendas,” produced by Israeli NGO Regavim, shows that the “settler violence” smear is a “modern-day blood libel.” Review.

New report debunks ‘settler violence’ narrative

Washington Post retracts Gaza story after falsely blaming Israel

The Washington Post issues rare correction, admitting it misrepresented Israeli involvement in a Gaza incident that left over 30 dead. Updated findings and video footage refute the initial claims, which echoed unverified Hamas-linked sources.

Washington Post retracts Gaza story after falsely blaming Israel

IDF:

No fire toward civilians at Gaza aid site, Hamas claims debunked

Military inquiry finds no IDF fire toward civilians at Gaza aid site; Hamas accused of spreading false reports to sabotage humanitarian efforts.

No fire toward civilians at Gaza aid site, Hamas claims debunked

Gaza accuses:

Israel cut electricity supply to desalination plants

Deir al Balah municipality claims Israel cut electricity supply to desalination facilities; Israel denies accusations, says Deir al Balah suffering from local technical failure

Israel cut electricity supply to desalination plants

Do not forget:

The first antisemitic "Fake News" of the Modern Era was in Syria

The Damascus Blood Libel began in Adar of 1840 and is a prototype for the way fake news about the Jews spreads like wildfire leaving wasteland in its wake. Op-ed.

The first antisemitic "Fake News" of the Modern Era was in Syria

The man who wasn't there: A fake witness to the Gaza War

Fact-checking Lee Mordechai’s false Genocide allegations against Israel. Op-ed.

The man who wasn't there: A fake witness to the Gaza War

Fake News in the 21st Century: The unethical sin of omission

“The omission is the most powerful form of lie, and it is the duty of the historian to ensure that those lies do not creep into the history books.” —George Orwell,author of 1984. They sure have.

Fake News in the 21st Century: The unethical sin of omission

Viral massacre survivor suicide note found to be fake

A letter that went viral online that was claimed to have been written by a survivor of the Nova Music Festival massacre was found to be fake after journalists attempted to find his family.

Viral massacre survivor suicide note found to be fake

MK Tally Gotliv fell for fake news

‘Chief of Staff dismissed a soldier who knocked over a sign in Gaza’: MK Gotliv relied on fake news and explained: ‘The fact that I was not surprised by this is very sad.’

MK Tally Gotliv fell for fake news

The Hamas propaganda machine

Hamas used psychological warfare against Israel and sent its messages to the world through the foreign media. Israel did not.bother. Op-ed.

The Hamas propaganda machine

Gaza hospital blast:

New York Times apologizes for pushing Hamas narrative

NYT says editors should have taken more care with the initial presentation and been more explicit about what information could be verified.

New York Times apologizes for pushing Hamas narrative

Beware of fake news:

Hamas and supporters promote disinformation about war

X's lax disinformation policies, together with advanced AI and animation technologies, make it easier to spread fake news.

Hamas and supporters promote disinformation about war

Belarus:

Anti-Israeli propaganda claims Hamas massacre is fake news

President Alexander Lukashenko’s Telegram channel says reports about a massacre in Israel 'are based on a lie by an Israeli journalist.'

Anti-Israeli propaganda claims Hamas massacre is fake news

Shame on BBC and CBC

Fake news and blood libels while the Jewish people are fighting bestial Hamas terrorists.

Shame on BBC and CBC

Israeli jorunalists:

'Conspiracy theories about treason are fake news and Iranian'

Israeli journalists Nir Dvori and Erel Segal warn citizens not to fall for Iranian attempt to sow fear and discord after Hamas attacks.

'Conspiracy theories about treason are fake news and Iranian'

Spy News - don't believe it

Stop believing the descendants of the 10 wicked spies! This is not 'a land that consumes its inhabitants.' Israel is amazing. Op-ed.

Spy  News - don't believe it

Fake News:

MK Kariv eulogizes fmr. MK Yael Dayan who responded 'I'm alive'

MK Gilad Kariv announced the passing of former MK Yael Dayan during a committee meeting. Her family quickly confirmed that she's still alive

MK Kariv eulogizes fmr. MK Yael Dayan who responded 'I'm alive'

Fake AIPAC tweet praising apartheid goes viral

Fake AIPAC’s endorsement of apartheid goes viral and top Jewish exec departs as Twitter turmoil mounts.

Fake AIPAC tweet praising apartheid goes viral

'I'd like to welcome the fake news media' - Trump taunts foes

The former President welcomed members of the press to his post-midterms event.

'I'd like to welcome the fake news media' - Trump taunts foes

Musk defends Twitter layoffs: 'Less misinformation that before'

Elon Musk maintains that he was forced to fire a large potion of this staff and raise advertising prices to offset company losses.

Musk defends Twitter layoffs: 'Less misinformation that before'

CNN's ratings tank as viewers turn away from 'fake news'

CNN recorded its 3rd worst ratings performance since 1993, with just 57,000 viewers in the 25-54 age group tuning in on Saturday.

CNN's ratings tank as viewers turn away from 'fake news'

Journalists should report Israel news, not shape it

There are many ways to shape the news, from choice of headline to how an article is written, and even turning no news into news. Op-ed.

Journalists should report Israel news, not shape it

Israel accuses Jordan of spreading "false news"

Foreign Ministry reacts to Jordan summoning ambassador, condemnation of Israel's response to riots on the Temple Mount.

Israel accuses Jordan of spreading "false news"

Nine-year-old girl dies suddenly in school

'My daughter died of cardiac arrest, she was not vaccinated at all,' father of 9-year-old who died suddenly explains.

Nine-year-old girl dies suddenly in school

Ayelet Shaked: The opposition wants to destroy Yamina

"No other party has ever had to deal with such a huge amount of lies, criticism, fake news," says Interior Minister.

Ayelet Shaked: The opposition wants to destroy Yamina

Twitter tags MK's "Sleeping Biden" video as manipulated media

After Arutz Sheva reports President Biden did not fall asleep during meeting with PM Bennett, Twitter tags video posted by Likud MK as false

Twitter tags MK's "Sleeping Biden" video as manipulated media

The 'Meraglim" among us: Truth, fake news, and Israel

The concept of fake news is as old as information itself.- and the Story of the Spies in this week's Torah Reading, is an early example.

The 'Meraglim" among us: Truth, fake news, and Israel

Take the media with a dollop of salt

The mainstream media doesn't always have it right. Don't believe everything you are fed. Learn to be a media maven. Op-ed.

Take the media with a dollop of salt

Health experts pleasantly surprised with vaccination results

Despite growing 'fake news' reports about dangers of vaccine, Israeli health authorities voicing optimism about vaccination results.

Health experts pleasantly surprised with vaccination results

Vaccination "fake news"

Israeli Rabbi Yoni Lavie has had it with Fake News about the corona vaccine and has decided to refute false claims that he hears. Opinion.

Vaccination "fake news"

BBC backtracks on claim Israel required to vaccinate PA Arabs

BBC issues correction following complaint over segment in which presenter falsely stated Israel responsible for PA health under Oslo Accords

BBC backtracks on claim Israel required to vaccinate PA Arabs

Health Minister: This is how we fight fake news

Minister Edelstein visits Sodastream plant where workers are receiving the coronavirus vaccine.

Health Minister: This is how we fight fake news

Dr. Tal Brosh: People die every day because of fake news

Head of Infectious Diseases Unit at Assuta Hospital calls on vaccine skeptics to correct their statements which have led to many deaths.

Dr. Tal Brosh: People die every day because of fake news

PM: Don't believe fake news, get vaccine and save your life

Prime Minister visits Clalit Health Fund in Arab city of Zarzir to convince citizens to get vaccinated for coronavirus.

PM: Don't believe fake news, get vaccine and save your life

Fake reporters spread anti-Israel lies in suspected Iranian plot

Investigation reveals 3 fake journalists seeded dozens of anti-Israel, anti-American stories on social media in disinformation campaign.

Fake reporters spread anti-Israel lies in suspected Iranian plot

'Media & Big Tech rigged the elections'

Shapiro contends mainstream media & big tech are so skewered to the Left they cost Trump millions of votes while undermining own integrity.

'Media & Big Tech rigged the elections'

'No shame, no consequences' - MSM fails to own up to Fake News

Fox News takes a look at the biggest media follies of previous year & CNN's 'changed rhetoric' on Hunter Biden probe.

'No shame, no consequences' - MSM fails to own up to Fake News

Seeing in the midst of darkness

Seeing behind the darkness, the curtains and camouflage, is a constant challenge to humanity. We see it in the Bible and we see it today..

Seeing in the midst of darkness

Nickolodeon alleges 'Bots' voted for Trump, nixes poll results

Keean Bexte of Rebel News says Nickelodeon's "Kids Pick The President" wasn't too fond of children's real opinions.

Nickolodeon alleges 'Bots' voted for Trump, nixes poll results

Netanyahu: This is what Fake News looks like

Prime minister blasts Ynet for article on new armored vehicle to protect his wife. 'Left-wing media spills my wife's blood once again.'

Netanyahu: This is what Fake News looks like

Breonna Taylor: Another grand jury defies Fake News narrative

While the Democrats scream “systemic racism,” and their mobs yell “No Justice, No peace!” they meet their worst nightmare: Justice. Op-ed.

Breonna Taylor: Another grand jury defies Fake News narrative

D'Souza: 'Honor compelled Trump's enemies to tell the truth'

D'Souza explains why The Atlantic is NOT a 'real newspaper' and says news story was hit piece that 'fired back'.

D'Souza: 'Honor compelled Trump's enemies to tell the truth'

News outlets duped into publishing fake writers' Mideast reports

Report finds that dozens of Middle East 'hot takes' published by conservative and Jewish outlets were written by fake columnists.

News outlets duped into publishing fake writers' Mideast reports

Facebook removes viral post falsely portraying IDF soldier

Post claiming IDF soldier killed 'Palestinian' boy revealed to be photo of Chilean, not Israeli, officer.

Facebook removes viral post falsely portraying IDF soldier

Fake News:

Impostor Arutz Sheva site used to incite against Venezuelan Jews

Fake news site mirroring Arutz Sheva releases false claims Israel is working with CIA to remove Venezuelan leader.

Impostor Arutz Sheva site used to incite against Venezuelan Jews

Matan Torah and fake news

Who was controlling the media at Mount Sinai?

Matan Torah and fake news

WhatsApp to fight fake news

WhatsApp to impose new limit on message forwarding as it seeks to slow dissemination of fake news.

WhatsApp to fight fake news

Fake news: From the days of the spies until the days of Trump

The spies who came in from the Promised Land: One evil report and forty years in the wilderness.

Fake news: From the days of the spies until the days of Trump

The Rise Of Deepfakes: Things Are Not What They Appear To Be

The growing threat of deepfake technology, causes that It’s getting harder to know what’s real and what isn't. How can they be stopped?

The Rise Of Deepfakes: Things Are Not What They Appear To Be

Fake News? For Americans that's worse than terrorism

A Pew Research Center survey shows that Americans view fake news as a critical issue, worse than terrorism, climate change and racism.

Fake News? For Americans that's worse than terrorism

Canada researchers reveal 'Iran-aligned' fake news campaign

'Endless Mayfly' posted at least 135 fake news articles, used 72 lookalike domains, University of Toronto researchers say.

Canada researchers reveal 'Iran-aligned' fake news campaign