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From misinformation around the Middle East crisis marked by increasing tension and fresh escalation of hostilities between Iran and Israel to a viral video purportedly showing former PM Manmohan Singh endorsing an investing scheme, here are our top fact-checks from the week.
Old Video Of Netanyahu Rushing To Vote Shared As Israeli PM Fleeing To Bunker After Iran’s Missile Barrage
Several social media users shared a video, claiming to show Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu running to his security bunker after Iran had fired a barrage of missiles, the latest in a series of escalating attacks in a years-long conflict between Israel and Iran and its Arab allies that threatens to push the Middle East closer toward a region-wide war. Newschecker found the video to be from 2021, when Netanyahu was rushing across the corridors to vote in the Knesset, which is the Israeli parliament, on a law that was passed by one vote.
Viral Video Claiming To Show Yemen Attacking Israeli Ship Is Old & Unrelated
A video went viral, purportedly showing Yemen attacking and destroying an Israeli ship amid the ongoing conflict in the region. Newschecker found it to be a old video of an explosion in a Nigerian oil vessel.
Viral Video Of Manmohan Singh Promoting Investment Scheme Is A Deepfake
A viral video of former PM Manmohan Singh allegedly endorsing an online investment scheme had gone viral. Newschecker found the video to be a deepfake, which used an AI-generated audio.
Old US Basketball Meme Shared As ‘Israeli Air Force Celebrations’ After Strikes Against Hezbollah Targets
Multiple social media users shared a video, claiming it shows celebrations at Israeli air force headquarters after Hezbollah targets were razed to the ground. Newschecker found the video to be of a popular US basketball meme, where the coach celebrates with the team in the locker room.
2020 Video Viral As Lebanese Citizens Celebrating Nasrallah’s Death
A video claiming to show Lebanese citizens taking to the streets to celebrate after Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli airstrike had gone viral. Newschecker found the video is from four years ago and not related to the ongoing Israel-Hezbollah conflict.
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