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Israel-Hamas War

Did Hamas call for end to war after Trump’s election?

Israel-Hamas War

Claims Hamas called for end to war because of Trump’s election are misleading

Hamas issued a generic statement calling for an end to violence against Palestinians in November, but it has said something similar several other times this year.
Olympics

Israel swim team 'bring them home now' image not from Olympics

The image of Israel’s synchronized swimming team creating a formation that calls for the release of hostages held by Hamas was actually taken in November 2023.
Money

No, 25% of the annual U.S. federal budget does not go to foreign aid

It’s a common misperception that foreign aid makes up about 25% of the U.S. federal budget each fiscal year. It’s actually around 1%.
Israel-Hamas War

No, the ICC has not issued arrest warrants for Israel or Hamas leaders

The ICC prosecutor has requested warrants, but a judge hasn't granted them. Even if the warrants are granted, it’s unlikely any arrests would actually be made.
Israel-Hamas War

ICC not yet issued warrants for Netanyahu, Hamas leaders

International Criminal Court warrants for war crimes have been requested but not yet granted for leaders of Israel, Hamas.
Israel-Hamas War

No, viral video doesn’t show Angelina Jolie supporting pro-Palestine protesters

A three-year old video of Angelina Jolie talking about the Bosnian war is being misrepresented as her supporting Palestinians.
Social Media

No, viral video doesn’t show Angelina Jolie supporting Palestine

A three-year old video of Angelina Jolie talking about the Bosnian war is being misrepresented as her supporting Palestinians.
Israel-Hamas War

No, the United Nations didn’t reduce the number of women and children killed in Gaza by half

Israeli officials incorrectly claimed the UN reduced the number of women and children deaths in Gaza. The UN actually changed what data is used in their reports.
Government

VERIFYING 3 questions about the Antisemitism Awareness Act

Viral social posts claim an antisemitism bill would make it illegal to criticize Israel and the Bible. Here’s what we can VERIFY about the legislation.
Israel-Hamas War

Viral video claiming to show actors staging in Rafah is actually from a Palestinian TV show

Viral posts imply actors are creating staged scenes from the Israel-Hamas war in Rafah. But the video is from a TV set, posted weeks before the events in Rafah.
Israel-Hamas War

A viral video claiming to show Rafah actors staging scenes is from a Palestinian TV show

Viral posts imply actors are creating staged scenes from the Israel-Hamas war in Rafah. But the video is from a TV set, posted weeks before the events in Rafah.