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Did David Attenborough Say ‘I Am Unaware of Any Animal That Is as Cruel as Israelis’?

19 September 2018 - A stray comment on an Iranian news web site formed the basis of a bizarre meme involving Sir David Attenborough.

Does This Video Show Injuries Created with Makeup to Fool the Public About Atrocities?

24 July 2018 - A video featuring a Palestinian makeup artist was used as propaganda to claim that reports of atrocities in Syria and Israel had been faked.

Did Gaza Preschoolers Perform a Mock Execution of an Israeli Soldier?

6 June 2018 - An alarming video appears to be authentic, but critics say it is being used to cast Palestinians in a negative light.

Palestinian Protesters in Gaza ‘Aren’t Protesting the Embassy Move’?

16 May 2018 - Demonstrations in Gaza were inspired by the move of the United States embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and the Nakba.

Palestinians Bury Dead after Bloodiest Gaza Day Since 2014

15 May 2018 - Thousands of Palestinians are protesting near Gaza's border with Israel, as Israel prepared for the festive inauguration of a new U.S. Embassy in contested Jerusalem.

Was Palestine Granted Permission to Compete in Eurovision 2019?

14 May 2018 - A satire site poked fun at the victory of an Israeli singer in the annual competition.

Dozens Killed in Gaza as United States Embassy Opens in Jerusalem

14 May 2018 - U.S. President Donald Trump said in a video message played at the embassy inauguration that he remains committed to "facilitating a lasting peace agreement" between Israelis and Palestinians.

Did Palestinians Dance at the UN After Nikki Haley Threatened to Cut Aid?

2 February 2018 - In the wake of the decision to move the U.S. embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, a viral video has spread with a false claim.

Guatemala to Move Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem

25 December 2017 - The Central American country is following the lead of the United States in moving its embassy, a move that many fear will threaten the region's stability.

Did Sears Sell ‘Free Palestine’ Shirts?

7 June 2017 - The department store chain removed shirts made by a third-party retailer following criticism.

President Obama Released $221 Million to the Palestinian Authority?

24 January 2017 - The Associated Press reported that the outgoing president released aid to the Palestinian Authority that had been approved by Congress.