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Fabricated Tweet Attributed to Israeli Journalist Efrat Lachter on Iraqi Elections
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3rd January 2022
Fabricated Tweet Attributed to Israeli Journalist Efrat Lachter on Iraqi Elections
The Claim : Israeli journalist Efrat Lachter congratulated the Iraqi people in a tweet, endorsing the Iraqi Federal Supreme Court’s announcement of the election results.
Fake
Al-Ain Website’s Article Did Not Mention Any Emirati Support for Syria With Natural Gas
Fact Check
3rd January 2022
Al-Ain Website’s Article Did Not Mention Any Emirati Support for Syria With Natural Gas
The Claim : According to the Al-Ain Emirati newspaper, the UAE will provide Syria with nearly 9 million cubic meters of natural gas for free for four months.
Misleading
Misleading Video Claiming COVID-19 Rapid Tests Are Not Accurate
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3rd January 2022
Misleading Video Claiming COVID-19 Rapid Tests Are Not Accurate
The Claim : The video depicts a rapid COVID-19 test that shows a positive result when exposed to water, indicating that virus test kits are inaccurate.
Misleading
Prime Minister Hamdok’s Office Denies House Arrest Rumors
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2nd January 2022
Prime Minister Hamdok’s Office Denies House Arrest Rumors
The Claim : Sudanese Prime Minister Hamdok has been placed under house arrest for the second time.
Fake
Prisoner Hisham Abu Hawash Is in a Critical Health Condition
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1st January 2022
Prisoner Hisham Abu Hawash Is in a Critical Health Condition
The Claim : Hisham Abu Hawash is in good health and is surrounded by family members.
Misleading
Brazil Coach Did Not Object to FIFA Not Ranking Algerian Team Africa’s Best
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31st December 2021
Brazil Coach Did Not Object to FIFA Not Ranking Algerian Team Africa’s Best
The Claim : The coach of Brazil’s national team made a statement about FIFA’s ranking of Algeria’s national team in Africa.
Fake
There Has Been No Decrease in Palestine’s Unemployment Rate
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31st December 2021
There Has Been No Decrease in Palestine’s Unemployment Rate
The Claim : According to Palestinian Prime Minister Dr. Muhammad Shtayyeh, the unemployment rate in the Palestinian territories has decreased.
Misleading
No, American Wrestler Undertaker Did Not Die
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30th December 2021
No, American Wrestler Undertaker Did Not Die
The Claim : The American wrestling champion Undertaker has died after contracting the COVID-19 virus.
Misleading
U.S. Did Not Say It Ruled Out Progress in Vienna Talks
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30th December 2021
U.S. Did Not Say It Ruled Out Progress in Vienna Talks
The Claim : Washington rules out any progress in Vienna talks.
Misleading
This Picture Does Not Show a Pigeon Sitting With a Man in a Jerusalem Hospital
Fact Check
30th December 2021
This Picture Does Not Show a Pigeon Sitting With a Man in a Jerusalem Hospital
The Claim : A photo shows a patient in a Jerusalem hospital with a pigeon perched on top of him, which he allegedly fed every day.
Fake
Digitally Altered Headline Shared as NYT Article
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30th December 2021
Digitally Altered Headline Shared as NYT Article
The Claim : The New York Times published an opinion piece that said teachers should tolerate bullying of unvaccinated children in order to encourage parents to vaccinate their children.
Fake
FIFA Did Not Officially Announce the World Cup Will Be Held Every Two Years
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29th December 2021
FIFA Did Not Officially Announce the World Cup Will Be Held Every Two Years
The Claim : The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) officially agrees to hold the World Cup every two years starting in 2026, increasing the number of participants to 48 teams, and awarding a
Misleading
WHO Did Not Call On Countries to Stop Giving COVID-19 Booster Shot
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29th December 2021
WHO Did Not Call On Countries to Stop Giving COVID-19 Booster Shot
The Claim : The World Health Organization calls on countries to stop giving the third dose of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Selective
Outdated Photo Shared as Vehicle Transporting Israeli Soldiers Recently Stoned
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29th December 2021
Outdated Photo Shared as Vehicle Transporting Israeli Soldiers Recently Stoned
The Claim : A vehicle transporting Israeli occupation soldiers was partly damaged after Palestinians stoned it south of Nablus, on Dec. 26 of this year.
Misleading
Qatar Did Not Grant License to Sell Alcohol in Petrol Stations
Fact Check
28th December 2021
Qatar Did Not Grant License to Sell Alcohol in Petrol Stations
The Claim : The state-owned petrol company (Woqod) has been granted a license to sell alcohol at its gas stations.
Fake
Mexico Video Shared as Baghdad Woman Smashing Cars’ Windows
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28th December 2021
Mexico Video Shared as Baghdad Woman Smashing Cars’ Windows
The Claim : An Iraqi woman is smashing cars’ windows in the streets of Baghdad.
Misleading
No Update on Qatar’s COVID-19 Travel Red List
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28th December 2021
No Update on Qatar’s COVID-19 Travel Red List
The Claim : Qatar has added a number of countries to its COVID-19 travel warning list.
Misleading
The Jordanian Army Did Not Fire on Israelis Near the Border
Fact Check
28th December 2021
The Jordanian Army Did Not Fire on Israelis Near the Border
The Claim : On the Jordan-Israel border, a Jordanian soldier opened fire on Israeli troops.
Misleading
No Truth to News That a Space Rock Will Hit Earth and Split It in Half
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27th December 2021
No Truth to News That a Space Rock Will Hit Earth and Split It in Half
The Claim : A space rock will hit Earth and split the planet in half.
Fake
It’s Not True That 10 Of Londoners Are Infected With Omicron Variant
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27th December 2021
It’s Not True That 10 Of Londoners Are Infected With Omicron Variant
The Claim : Ten percent of Londoners have been infected with COVID-19’s recent Omicron variant. A quarter of London’s population has been infected with the Omicron variant.
Misleading