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Tal Hagin
@talhagin
Mis/disinformation researcher and media literacy lecturer, specializing in information warfare. Research Fellow @FakeReporter
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Mar 18 • 13 tweets • 4 min read
I've noticed a recurring issue—people want to fact-check and ensure the content they see is verified, but due to a lack of awareness about Google Lens and its limitations, they often end up spreading fake news themselves.

Let’s fix this 🧵 Image Google Lens is an excellent tool for basic image verification—it's easy to use and allows anyone to quickly check whether a video is recent, old, or missing context.

There are many techniques to use Google Lens correctly, but one recurring mistake leads to bad results: how people interpret the initial search results.
Mar 15 • 9 tweets • 2 min read
Be aware that there are several unrelated videos from previous strikes in Yemen over the past 2 years being wrongly labeled as recent.

This isn't new - it's happened after previous strikes as well.

Verify before you share! 1. Image
Mar 12 • 16 tweets • 12 min read
Based on a OSINT review - The original post alleged to have been uploaded by CUAD is highly likely to have been real.

This is based not on trusting claims made by various activists or organizations, but the accumulation of publicly available data.

A Thread 🧵 The conclusion that this is real is based on 1 important piece of evidence: The link address.

Disclaimer:
I will provide sources for everything.

Lets begin:
Mar 10 • 10 tweets • 3 min read
Fake News Thread 🧵

A summary of fake/misleading posts I handled or videos that could falsely be interpreted as related to the ongoing crisis in Syria: Note: THIS THREAD CONTAINS GRAPHIC IMAGERY
Feb 23 • 12 tweets • 6 min read
Based on an OSINT analysis of the published footage - This highly likely showcases the suspect responsible for the explosion that occurred near the Wolfson Medical Center - (Or the additional unexploded package)

Analysis & Overview thread 🧵 What we know (1/2):
1. The first two explosions occurred around 20:30 in the parking lot next to the Bat Yam Municipal Stadium:
32°00'06.4"N 34°44'50.1"E
2. The third bus exploded around 21:40 (Based on initial reports on Telegram pages). Image
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Jan 30 • 8 tweets • 5 min read
With the release of the five IDF observers—Liri Albag, Naama Levy, Daniella Gilboa, Karina Ariev, and Agam Berger, the handover ceremony was meticulously staged. Yet, despite the effort, one significant and simple detail was missing: real IDF uniforms.Image
Image Seven IDF observers were taken captive by the al-Qassam and al-Quds Brigades at the Nahal Oz surveillance base on October 7th. (Noa Marciano was killed in captivity under disputed circumstances, while Ori Megidish was rescued in an ISA-IDF operation.) The base was attacked less than 10 minutes after the initial rocket fire at 6:29 a.m.Image
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Jan 23 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
It's extremely concerning how easily AI videos are already fooling the general public. Endless replies on the OPs post either unable to tell if it's real/fake or believe it to be genuine.
It won't be long until it'll be virtually impossible to tell the difference. 3 tips to help tell which videos are AI:
1. Look at the fine details of the video. For this one, the AI messes up when the penguin tries to eat the shrimp:
Jan 20 • 7 tweets • 3 min read
The following image from the hostage exchange has gained significant attention, with commentators highlighting it as an example of disinformation.
In fact, there are two possible disinformation scenarios at play here.

Let me explain: Image This image was uploaded by QudsFeed at 20:17 local time, claiming to show the hostage exchange that had occurred earlier. Unfortunately, I couldn't determine the exact timing of the event from this image due to the absence of significantly visible shadows. Image
Jan 14 • 21 tweets • 8 min read
There are several issues with this list including:
1. A missing name.
2. Unrelated names.
3. False/Missing data.

The stories told must be verified before they are shared - A thread🧵 Image On October 7th, 2023 the number of children (17 & younger) killed was 36 - NOT 40.

This thread provides a thorough correction to the OPs list. A more detailed list of the 36 children killed on Oct 7th will be published at a later date.
Jan 14 • 6 tweets • 3 min read
This video has nothing to do with the fires in California.

This video was uploaded on Tiktok by @dodon_66, and showcases a fire at the "Badhütte Rorschach", a bathing house located in Rorschach, Switzerland that was burnt down in a fire on December 23, 2024.

Geolocation thread 🧵:Image
Image Geolocation: 47.47961520941571, 9.486873095034133 Image
Jan 7 • 8 tweets • 3 min read
Two weeks ago, I had the privilege of representing @FakeReporter at @Limmud 2024, where I discussed the critical challenges we face daily—from managing the spread of fake news during crises to understanding the severe repercussions of misinformation, such as digital or physical lynchings and even the denial of atrocities.Image A snippet from one of the lectures:
"The Power of Lies: Disinformation's Role in Sparking Chaos and Conflict."

In this section, I discussed how public WhatsApp groups, fueled by hatred, fake news, and lack of police oversight, contributed to the 2021 Bat Yam lynching.
Dec 31, 2024 • 6 tweets • 3 min read
This video isn't from Gaza.

The video originates from a Facebook account called "Moin Fishing/Nomads Cooking".
It was likely filmed in Iran - Which I determined via a license plate that appears in 1 of their videos.

It's not 100% clear if the videos are scripted or genuine. Image
Image The origin of the video is Iran, due to this license plate that appears in one of their videos: Image
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Dec 5, 2024 • 11 tweets • 4 min read
Fake news often involves the repeated misuse of the same footage to push false narratives, like the August 29th gas station explosion in Aden, Yemen, falsely repurposed in multiple contexts.

This thread showcases several examples 🧵 Exhibit A - Claiming the video showcases a gliding bomb destroying the al-Julani headquarters in Idlib, Syria on December 1st, 2024.Image
Oct 6, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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