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Tal Hagin Profile picture
Tal Hagin
@talhagin
Mis/disinformation researcher and media literacy lecturer, specializing in information warfare. Research Fellow @FakeReporter
Oct 6 • 18 tweets • 9 min read
In the past few days, you've probably come across the following account: @SMensch69/@supermensch69 who claimed to be a retired IDF Colonel, sharing supposed "major leaks" about IDF casualties in Southern Lebanon.

Are the leaks real? An OSINT review.
(Spoiler: They aren't)Image Notes:
While I’ve identified several inconsistencies that can be publicly verified, there are likely other issues that former IDF soldiers could spot. However, OSINT relies on data and expertise that can be independently verified through third-party sources, rather than relying on personal experience or unconfirmed knowledge.

However, you're welcome to add those noted inconsistencies to the replies.
Sep 29 • 19 tweets • 5 min read
We have now gotten to the point where footage of IDF airstrikes in Gaza are falsely used to depict events elsewhere.

Every single video showcased here is from Gaza. How do I know? I checked them all.
A Verification 🧵
Image Note: These were some of the earliest examples of this footage uploaded, it could be slightly older. However, they are all from Gaza.

Let's begin in chronological order to simply things:
Sep 24 • 18 tweets • 6 min read
The recent IDF airstrikes in Lebanon and Hezbollah's rocket barrages in Northern Israel have triggered a surge of fake reports, including unrelated photos and videos misattributed to these events.

Here are 16 examples we analyzed at @FakeReporterImage 1. This video, claimed to show destruction in Israel caused by Hezbollah rockets, is entirely unrelated. The left footage shows fireworks from the 103rd anniversary of Mouloudia Club d'Alger in Algeria, while the right features a fire at Sangkulirang Market in Benua Baru Village, Indonesia.Image
Aug 18 • 12 tweets • 4 min read
The most common type of photographic misinformation I have encountered is the direct result of the Broken Telephone Effect.

It's simple, it's easy to mess up, and it can lead to atrocity denial.

A thread. Image The following photo is currently being used within the framework of "dark humor", a type of comedy that focuses on making a joke out of taboo and serious topics.

In this case, it's joking about the current situation of children in Gaza who lost their parents. Image
Aug 16 • 8 tweets • 4 min read
A thread of every newspaper in my collection from the period of Mandatory Palestine:

"The Palestine Post" - 1933
Image "The Palestine Gazette" - 1938/40/44

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Jul 29 • 43 tweets • 19 min read
The explosion in the soccer field of Majdal Shams, killing 12 children, gained significant media attention and was surrounded by unconfirmed reports. This thread by @FakeReporter aims to provide a comprehensive overview based on available evidence.
A 🧵 Image Our analysis at @FakeReporter of the available material presented us with almost certainty that the explosion was caused by a Faraq-1 rocket, launched from southern Lebanon by Hezbollah, and not a Tamir interceptor by the Iron Dome.
Jul 27 • 15 tweets • 7 min read
The strike that hit the soccer field within the city of Majdal Shams (Located in the Golan Heights, controlled by Israel) is resulting in your feeds being flooded with unconfirmed reports, rumors and political statements that aren't related to the event itself.

An Analytical Overview of the Strike:Image Despite reports suggesting it is "odd" for Majdal Shams to be targeted, the city has faced threats from rockets and drones originating from Southern Lebanon and the Syrian side of the Golan Heights at least 29 times since October 11, 2023. For sources - DM.
Jul 23 • 9 tweets • 3 min read
On July 21st, 2024 a video was published of a masked individual threatening to commit acts of violence against people in France for supporting Israel - But was it an authentic clip?
A🧵Image The earliest publication of the video was by @endzionism24, an account created in February 2024.
This account has several oddities that make it suspicious: Image
Jul 14 • 15 tweets • 4 min read
Since the attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump, there have been numerous accusations regarding the identity of the gunman and who was responsible on @X.
Let's run through several examples together:Image It's important to note that as of writing this, we do not have the full story regarding the ideology of the shooter.
These things take time to be verified.

Let's begin:
Jul 13 • 4 tweets • 3 min read
The official statement by Hamas regarding the IDF strike (referred to by them as the "Mawasi Khan Younis Massacre") includes a notably interesting line:

they aren't denying the rumors that any Hamas leader was killed, only that the claims of targeting leaders are false.

The distinction is significant. Hamas's message is that the IDF targeted the crowded al-Mawasi humanitarian zone to kill scores of Palestinians, not their leaders.

This leaves room for Hamas be flexible to respond if the IDF somehow proves publicly that Deif or Salameh was killed. They can then say, "We never said leaders weren't killed, just that they weren't the target."Image The full statement by Hamas:
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

The Mawasi Khan Younis Massacre: Continuation of the Nazi Genocide Against Our People, and the American Administration is a Direct Partner in This Crime

We condemn in the strongest terms the horrific Mawasi Khan Younis massacre, which marks a dangerous escalation in the unprecedented series of crimes and massacres in the history of wars, being committed in the Gaza Strip by the new Nazis.

This heinous massacre, committed by the zionist occupation army, targeted the Mawasi area west of Khan Younis city, an area designated by the occupation army as "safe zones," where citizens were encouraged to move. The occupation’s aircraft, artillery, and drones intensely and successively targeted the tents of the displaced with various types of weapons, resulting in hundreds of martyrs and wounded among innocent unarmed civilians.

The occupation's claims of targeting leaders are false claims. This is not the first time the occupation has claimed to target Palestinian leaders, and it has later proven to be false. These false claims are merely to cover up the extent of the horrific massacre.

The Mawasi Khan Younis massacre, which targeted an area crowded with more than 80,000 displaced people, is a clear confirmation by the zionist government of its continuation of the genocide against our Palestinian people through the repeated and systematic targeting of unarmed civilians in tents, displacement centers, and residential neighborhoods, committing the most heinous crimes against them, indifferent to calls to stop targeting innocent civilians or adhering to any laws of war that impose their protection.

This disregard for international law and treaties, and the wide-ranging violations against unarmed civilians, would not have continued without the support provided by the American administration to the zionist extremist government and its terrorist army, by covering up their crimes, providing all means of political and military support, and paralyzing international justice from carrying out its role towards these crimes, making it a full partner in them.

Islamic Resistance Movement – Hamas
Saturday: 07 Muharram 1446 AH
Corresponding to: July 13, 2024 AD
Jul 10 • 18 tweets • 8 min read
We have seen many images and videos of dead children from other warzones falsely labeled as Palestinian victims of the IDF in Gaza.
While some view this as only disinformation, it often results from viewers simply not verifying information
Why does this happen? A🧵Image Disclaimer: This thread is based on my professional experience as an analyst of mis/disinformation, observing how such content spreads, leads to atrocity denial, and why it happens.
Warning: Distressing images will be included.Image
Jun 29 • 17 tweets • 8 min read
Verifying evidence, especially by a government body, can be incredibly difficult since the public isn't always privy to the sources on which claims are based.
What can mitigate this? Precedent.

A review of the claim that the IDF Found a War-Themed "Snakes and Ladders" Gaza.Image Backstory:
Multiple Pro-Israel activists, government officials and government spokespersons claimed that the IDF had found the follow boardgame in Rafah, Gaza.

This was met with a lot of skepticism by Anti-Israel activists, much of who outright denied this alleged "evidence".Image
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Jun 9 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
This is the last report I could find regarding Noa's latest testimony about her captivity. Based on the account by the reporter, @DadonAdva, Noa does not mention or indicate anything that would lend us evidence to prove she was held by Abdullah.

I'll update this thread again when we evidence as to Abdullah's alleged involvement or not in holding Noa captive:
Evidence already discussed:
1. osintdefender
2. Ramy Abdul
3. EuroMed Report
Jun 9 • 8 tweets • 3 min read
Misleading:
It is not confirmed that Abdallah Aljamal was holding Noa Algamani captive in his home.
This is based on a testimony provided by Ramy Abdu, and a subsequent analysis by Eitan Fischberger.
(Testimony and analysis below)Image
Image Testimony:
Jun 2 • 24 tweets • 10 min read
During any conflict, controlling the narrative is crucial for garnering support.
Any Groups vying for this control will produce two types of videos: Narrative Pieces and Evidence Showcases.
What’s the difference, and how can it help you understand what you're seeing?
🧵Image This analysis will focus on al-Qassam and the photos/videos they've shared. Previously, I have analyzed the flaws in evidence showcases, using the IDF as an example, but I plan to create a similar thread discussing this topic using the IDF as an example.
May 28 • 12 tweets • 3 min read
Adding a "Gaza Film Industry" text to a behind-the-scenes video doesn't prove anything on it's own.
You need to show these same "actors" portrayed as real victims. Otherwise, it's like taking the following photo and claiming "Proof US fakes combat footage".
Examples I've debunked:Image To clarify: The image I added is from a behind-the-scenes shot of the movie "12 hours".


Now to the examples I've handled:
May 17 • 19 tweets • 8 min read
A fundamental component of a viewer believing misinformation is misplaced trust. To effectively debunk fake news, you must rely on sources the viewer can verify themselves.
However, exposing audio misinformation many times requires trust in the one doing the debunking.
A Thread:Image As followers of any news reporters - you trust their content to be reliable. If you see a reply that essentially seeks to harm the credibility of the content sharer, you will be incredibly skeptical of their counter-claims. This demands the "fact-check" to be properly sourced for them to then verify independently, as they don't trust you.
May 16 • 13 tweets • 5 min read
Ever wondered just how much misinformation you're consuming on a daily basis?
To give you a sense, this thread is a compilation of all the different times the following video has been falsely attributed to unrelated events.
A Misinformation Showcase Thread: What is happening in this video?
The video is from 2013 and is from a test of the Norwegian Naval Strike Missile (NSM). Here is an article about the test:
dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2…
May 12 • 6 tweets • 3 min read
Update:
A similar issue has arisen with an incorrect assessment of the recent Gaza casualty figures as reported by @ochaopt.
OCHA didn't report a dramatic decrease in the casualty figures of women and children, it just now only reports identified victims.
Explanation:

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Image On May 8th, we can see a significant drop in casualty figures for women and children:
May 6th - 9,500 women / 14,500 children
May 8th - 4,959 women / 7,797 children
However, what's not mentioned is the keyword difference: Reported / Identified
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May 11 • 18 tweets • 8 min read
al-Shifa Hospital Explosion (3/11/2023) - Update due to new video footage

I initially analyzed this event based on photos and videos of the aftermath of the explosion, and witness testimonies. Recently, I became aware of footage of the explosion itself - Prompting this analysis:Image On February 8th & 9th, the following video was posted by several users. However, I didn't see this footage until recently. Before we re-do the analysis, we need to authenticate the video. Is it actually from the same event?
Apr 20 • 12 tweets • 5 min read
A Guide to Countering Mis/Disinformation During a Crisis.
Amid unprecedented events, our news feeds overflow with reports, images, and videos, making real-time truth discernment challenging. This thread equips you with the tools for effective navigation amidst such situations.Image When "Breaking News" emerges, the rush to lead and control the narrative ensues. Reports are hastily assembled, drawing from private sources, alleged incident images, and precedent, often intertwined with personal opinions. This process is standard, but it also leads to issues.Image