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Snopes Debunker - The latest rumors and misinformation from the Israel-Hamas war

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Oct. 14, 2023

This week: The latest rumors and misinformation from the Israel-Hamas war

Were Israeli Babies Beheaded by Hamas Militants During Attack on Kfar Aza?

As violence escalated in Israel and Palestine in recent days, politicians, news media, and activists in the U.S. and U.K. spread a rumor about Hamas fighters supposedly beheading as many as 40 Israeli infants. As we looked into the claim, we found contradictory reports from journalists, Israeli army officials, and almost no independent corroborations of the alleged war crime, leading to concerns among fact-checkers that such a claim may be premature or unsubstantiated. 


Nur Ibrahim filed this report.

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Do Photos and Video Confirm Israel Used White Phosphorus Munitions Over Gaza Seaport?

The use of white phosphorus, a component of smoke screens, is widely considered a war crime when deployed over populated areas as an incendiary tool.

CNN's Clarissa Ward Was Not Caught 'Faking' an Attack Near the Israel-Gaza Border

A video featuring CNN chief international correspondent Clarissa Ward was manipulated for what was described as "meme" purposes.

Video Shows Hamas Paraglider Crashing into Power Line and Bursting into Flames?

"Hamas paraglider crashes into high-voltage electric power line and bursts into flames. Did he deserve this... YES or NO?," a user on X asked.

Is This a Real Video of Israeli Flag Displayed on the Las Vegas Sphere?

The picture circulated in the wake of Hamas' surprise attack on Israel.

Does Video Show 'US Military Sending Huge Planes Full of Heavy-Duty Equipment to Israel' in 2023?

The video in question showed a C-5M Super Galaxy taxiing and taking off from a runway.

Does This Video Show an Aircraft Fighting in Israel-Hamas War?

"This is a game, it’s not real," one X user commented.

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