Fact check: how to spot disinformation in the Israel-Hamas war (2023)

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What is it about?

The war between Israel and Hamas has been marked by a wave of disinformation. Whether it is alleged staging, old videos or AI-generated images, the effect is the same. It makes it more and more difficult to distinguish what’s real and what’s fake. We present three tips to help you debunk fakes.

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