Fake news

Lebanon-linked operators run fake Israeli 'news site', spread anti-Israel sentiments

"Dofek TV," posing as an Israeli news site, spreads anti-Israel sentiments from operators likely based outside Israel, prompting concerns about foreign influence targeting Israeli citizens.

By SHLOMI HELLER , BINI ASHKENAZI
18/04/2024

Israeli company finds 40% of Jackson Hinkle's followers to be fake, report shows

Throughout the Israel-Hamas war, Hinkle has gained an abundance of followers and has shared his view of the conflict on his X account.

Police warn of fake messages threatening recipients of investigation against them

In a statement, the Israel Police emphasized to the public that the law prohibits disseminating false information.

Khamenei says 'strongest media will better achieve goals' a day after Eylon Levy dismissed by gov't

The report linked Khamenei's tweet to reports of the dismissal of Eylon Levy, the English-language government spokesman, who on Wednesday was terminated from his position after being suspended.

Hamas, Al Jazeera admit: Story of IDF rapes in Gaza hospital fabricated

Although the Qatari mouthpiece has yet to officially refer to the retraction, all content related to the allegation has been deleted.

25/03/2024

The imperative of supporting Jewish journalism in troubling times

It's time for the Jewish community to invest in journalism, not only to produce higher-quality reporting but to strengthen American democracy and community trust.

By REBECCA DINAR
19/03/2024

Fake report of IDF spokesperson 'mass resignation' goes viral on social media

Despite being false, this report has been shared vigorously on posts throughout social media sources, including Reddit, Threads, X (formerly Twitter), and Facebook.

People are silhouetted as they pose with mobile devices in front of a screen projected with a Facebo

Combating misinformation: Safeguarding families amid crisis

Tragically, we all know that eventually, the information will emerge. But that information must be allowed to be shared only once it has been properly vetted and delivered.

Fake sexually explicit online images of Taylor Swift alarm White House

Fake sexually explicit images of Swift proliferated across social media this week, including one image shared on X, formerly Twitter.

By REUTERS
26/01/2024
 Likud MK Tally Gotliv speaks during a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset

Israel's Mossad shuts down 'baseless lie' spread by Likud MK Tally Gotliv

Responding to Gotliv's claims on X, judicial reform protest leader Bressler said she "is not moved by the campaign of lies.

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