Clashes in Syria

Clashes in Syria

On November 27, 2024, Syrian opposition factions launched a military operation in northern Syria against regime forces and militias loyal to it, announcing that its aim was to launch a pre-emptive strike against the Syrian regime. 

The opposition factions were able to completely control Idlib Governorate, the city of Aleppo and the western countryside of Aleppo Governorate, as well as towns and villages in the northern Hama countryside.

This Photo Does Not Show the Leader of Tahrir al-Sham
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2nd December 2024
This Photo Does Not Show the Leader of Tahrir al-Sham
The Claim :

A photo of the terrorist Al-Jolani after his death in the Russian airstrike.
Misleading
This Video Does Not Depict an Attack on the Conoco American Base in Dei Ezzor
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30th September 2024
This Video Does Not Depict an Attack on the Conoco American Base in Dei Ezzor
The Claim :

Huge explosions heard at the Conoco base, where US forces are stationed, in the northern countryside of Deir Ezzor, Syria.
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2021 Video of Heavy Israeli Bombardment in Gaza Recirculates Online
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15th July 2024
2021 Video of Heavy Israeli Bombardment in Gaza Recirculates Online
The Claim :

Airstrikes in Gaza City. Some appear to target underground sites.
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This Photo Shows a Syrian Woman, Not a Gazan Victim
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31st May 2024
This Photo Shows a Syrian Woman, Not a Gazan Victim
The Claim :

A photo shows an old victim of the Rafah massacre.
Misleading
The Video Is From a Documentary Series by an Israeli Journalist and Does Not Depict a Real Scene in Syria
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12th May 2024
The Video Is From a Documentary Series by an Israeli Journalist and Does Not Depict a Real Scene in Syria
The Claim :

The famous Jewish journalist was dressed in disguise as the religious Sheikh Abu Hamza, they gave him a Syrian passport, and he entered Syria incognito to collect information.
Misleading
This Image Does Not Show The Recent Israeli Strike In Syria
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29th March 2024
This Image Does Not Show The Recent Israeli Strike In Syria
The Claim :

A photo shows the recent Israeli Strike In Syria.
Misleading
This Video Does Not Depict Israeli Soldiers Torturing Palestinians
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26th December 2023
This Video Does Not Depict Israeli Soldiers Torturing Palestinians
The Claim :

This is video proof of why there is a resistance. Palestinians are being killed. Ethnically cleansed by these vile creatures of darkness.
Misleading
The Image of the Mother Holding Her Child’s Toy Is in Syria, Not Gaza
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17th November 2023
The Image of the Mother Holding Her Child’s Toy Is in Syria, Not Gaza
The Claim :

A photo that was recently taken in Gaza shows a mother holding her daughter's toy.
Misleading
2016 Video From Syria Resurfaced During the War on Gaza
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28th October 2023
2016 Video From Syria Resurfaced During the War on Gaza
The Claim :

The moment hospital got attacked in Gaza
Misleading
This Image Shows a Railway Station in Syria in 1900, Not in Palestine
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27th September 2023
This Image Shows a Railway Station in Syria in 1900, Not in Palestine
The Claim :

A photo shows an old railway station in Palestine.
Misleading
No, the U.S. Is Not Considering a Withdrawal from Syria Soon
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21st August 2023
No, the U.S. Is Not Considering a Withdrawal from Syria Soon
The Claim :
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2020 İzmir Earthquake Video Resurfaces After Recent Earthquake in Turkey and Syria
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6th February 2023
2020 İzmir Earthquake Video Resurfaces After Recent Earthquake in Turkey and Syria
The Claim :

A video shows hotel camera footage recorded the moment when the recent earthquake struck Turkey and Syria.
Misleading
This Image Predates the Last Attack on Damascus International Airport
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4th January 2023
This Image Predates the Last Attack on Damascus International Airport
The Claim :

This image shows the most recent attack on Damascus international airport.
Misleading
This Photo Is Not From a Beach in Tartus, Syria
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23rd September 2022
This Photo Is Not From a Beach in Tartus, Syria
The Claim :

The photo shows the seashore of Tartus, Syria, with dispersed items that belonged to the victims of a sunken boat. 
Misleading
Unsubstantiated Data and Contradictory Reports on Cholera Cases and Fatalities in Syria
Misbar Blog
13th September 2022
Unsubstantiated Data and Contradictory Reports on Cholera Cases and Fatalities in Syria
Miray Aljarrah Miray Aljarrah
This Video Does Not Depict Israel’s Recent Syria Attack
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31st August 2022
This Video Does Not Depict Israel’s Recent Syria Attack
The Claim :

A video shows Israel's recent air strikes in Syria.
Misleading
Old Video Shared as Syrian Rockets Over Ben Gurion Airport
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12th June 2022
Old Video Shared as Syrian Rockets Over Ben Gurion Airport
The Claim :

The video shows Syrian rockets flying above Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion International Airport.
Misleading
Photo Misleadingly Attributed To Latest Israeli Bombing of Damascus
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27th May 2022
Photo Misleadingly Attributed To Latest Israeli Bombing of Damascus
The Claim :

A photo depicts the latest Israeli attack on Damascus.
Misleading
Old Image Misleadingly Shared as a Recent Fire Near the Damascus International Airport
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23rd May 2022
Old Image Misleadingly Shared as a Recent Fire Near the Damascus International Airport
The Claim :

The image shows a fire that broke out recently near Damascus International Airport after an Israeli airstrike.
Misleading
Old Photos Shared as Recent Release of Syrian Detainees
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5th May 2022
Old Photos Shared as Recent Release of Syrian Detainees
The Claim :

Photos depict Syrian detainees after they were released recently.
Misleading
Syria Has Not Announced Any Financial or Food Assistance to Lebanon
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7th April 2022
Syria Has Not Announced Any Financial or Food Assistance to Lebanon
The Claim :

Syria will save Lebanon from bankruptcy by providing financial and humanitarian assistance.
Fake
Misinformation Shrouds Syrian Comparisons to Ukraine
Misbar Blog
28th March 2022
Misinformation Shrouds Syrian Comparisons to Ukraine
Dina Faisal Dina Faisal
Ukraine’s Military Forces Tweeted Misleading Bombing Comparison to Syria
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26th March 2022
Ukraine’s Military Forces Tweeted Misleading Bombing Comparison to Syria
The Claim :

According to an infographic, only 100 missiles were dropped in Syria in five years, while 1100 were dropped in Ukraine in 22 days.
Fake
No, This Video Does Not Show Syrian Volunteers Ready To Fight for Russia in Ukraine
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19th March 2022
No, This Video Does Not Show Syrian Volunteers Ready To Fight for Russia in Ukraine
The Claim :

A video depicts Syrian volunteers on their way to Russia to help in the war in Ukraine.
Misleading
Photo Does Not Show an Attack on Iranian-backed Troops in Homs, Syria
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17th March 2022
Photo Does Not Show an Attack on Iranian-backed Troops in Homs, Syria
The Claim :

A photo depicts an attack on an Iranian militia military column in the Badia countryside of Homs, eastern Syria.
Misleading
Biden Did Not Issue Decree to Ban Military Aircraft From Flying Over Syria’s Airspace
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15th March 2022
Biden Did Not Issue Decree to Ban Military Aircraft From Flying Over Syria’s Airspace
The Claim :

The Washington Post: Biden issues decree to ban military aircraft from flying over Syria’s airspace. The decision takes effect in the ne

Fake
2018 Photo Shared as Recent Israeli Airstrike On Southern Syria
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8th March 2022
2018 Photo Shared as Recent Israeli Airstrike On Southern Syria
The Claim :

The photo shows an Israeli airstrike that targeted the south of Syria on Sunday, March 6.
Misleading
This Is Not a Ukrainian, but a Syrian Girl Injuredin 2018
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7th March 2022
This Is Not a Ukrainian, but a Syrian Girl Injuredin 2018
The Claim :

The image depicts a Ukrainian child who was injured during Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Misleading
These Images Are Taken in Syria, Not Afghanistan
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27th January 2022
These Images Are Taken in Syria, Not Afghanistan
The Claim :

The pictures depict Afghan kids holding United States missiles and shells after 20 years of war.
Misleading
Outdated Video Shared as Syrian Child Assaulted by Swedish Police
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22nd January 2022
Outdated Video Shared as Syrian Child Assaulted by Swedish Police
The Claim :

The video shows members of the Swedish police assaulting a Syrian child.
Misleading
No, the Old 500 Syrian Lira Note Was Not Classified as One of the Most Beautiful Banknotes in the World
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13th January 2022
No, the Old 500 Syrian Lira Note Was Not Classified as One of the Most Beautiful Banknotes in the World
The Claim :

The old 500 Syrian lira note was classified as one of the most beautiful banknotes in the world—per the currency and banknote website

Fake
Outdated Photo Shared as Russian Airstrike on New Year’s Eve Targeting Syria’s Idlib
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6th January 2022
Outdated Photo Shared as Russian Airstrike on New Year’s Eve Targeting Syria’s Idlib
The Claim :

The photo shows a Russian airstrike targeting Idlib city on New Year’s Eve.
Misleading
Al-Ain Website’s Article Did Not Mention Any Emirati Support for Syria With Natural Gas
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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.
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There Were No Explosions Inside the US Base in Homs
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14th December 2021
There Were No Explosions Inside the US Base in Homs
The Claim :

Explosions have been heard inside the US base near the Syria-Iraq border.
Misleading
Viral Video of Ferrari Driving Intern Is Assad’s Relative
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19th October 2021
Viral Video of Ferrari Driving Intern Is Assad’s Relative
The Claim :

A video depicts Ali Makhlouf, a relative of Syrian President Assad driving a Ferrari.
True
Before and After Photos Were Not Both Taken in Syria
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3rd September 2021
Before and After Photos Were Not Both Taken in Syria
The Claim :

This image shows the effects of U.S. intervention in Syria.

Fake
"Gaza Now" Viral Video is From Syria in 2018
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11th May 2021
"Gaza Now" Viral Video is From Syria in 2018
The Claim :

A video with the title “#Gaza now” shows rockets being fired from populated areas in Gaza. Some say it is a video of the Palestinian resist

Misleading
Fake: WP Article Complimenting Assad and Syrian Army
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17th March 2021
Fake: WP Article Complimenting Assad and Syrian Army
The Claim :

The Washington Post published an article that said that President of Syria Ba

Fake
Fake Photo: Girl Who Ran Away to Join ISIS
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24th July 2020
Fake Photo: Girl Who Ran Away to Join ISIS
The Claim :

A photo depicting an attack is of a young girl who ran away from England to join ISIS.
Fake
Picture Is Not From Turkish-Greek Border
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30th May 2020
Picture Is Not From Turkish-Greek Border
The Claim :

A photo depicts refugees crossing the border from Turkey to Greece.
Misleading
This Photo Was Not in Idlib
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29th May 2020
This Photo Was Not in Idlib
The Claim :

A picture shows a child kissing another child killed during the shelling of Idlib city.
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