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Claims Hamas called for end to war because of Trump’s election are misleading

Hamas issued a generic statement calling for an end to violence against Palestinians in November, but it has said something similar several other times this year.

Kamala Harris

Kamala Harris’ claim that there are no active duty U.S. troops in any war zone needs context

Although thousands of U.S. troops are deployed in combat zones, none are “fighting in active war zones anywhere in the world,” the Department of Defense said.

Gigafact

No, the U.S. has not ‘lost’ seven embassies during Biden’s presidency

U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds has claimed multiple times that the United States lost seven embassies under President Joe Biden. But that’s false.

Israel-Hamas War

No, the ICC has not issued arrest warrants for Israel or Hamas leaders

The ICC prosecutor has requested warrants, but a judge hasn't granted them. Even if the warrants are granted, it’s unlikely any arrests would actually be made.

Israel-Hamas War

ICC not yet issued warrants for Netanyahu, Hamas leaders

International Criminal Court warrants for war crimes have been requested but not yet granted for leaders of Israel, Hamas.

Israel-Hamas War

No, viral video doesn’t show Angelina Jolie supporting pro-Palestine protesters

A three-year old video of Angelina Jolie talking about the Bosnian war is being misrepresented as her supporting Palestinians.

Israel-Hamas War

No, the United Nations didn’t reduce the number of women and children killed in Gaza by half

Israeli officials incorrectly claimed the UN reduced the number of women and children deaths in Gaza. The UN actually changed what data is used in their reports.

Israel-Hamas War

Viral video claiming to show actors staging in Rafah is actually from a Palestinian TV show

Viral posts imply actors are creating staged scenes from the Israel-Hamas war in Rafah. But the video is from a TV set, posted weeks before the events in Rafah.

Israel-Hamas War

A viral video claiming to show Rafah actors staging scenes is from a Palestinian TV show

Viral posts imply actors are creating staged scenes from the Israel-Hamas war in Rafah. But the video is from a TV set, posted weeks before the events in Rafah.

Ukraine

No, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre didn’t say the U.S. and Ukraine fought together in WWII

A manipulated clip of a White House press briefing has been viewed hundreds of thousands of times on social media. The audio is fake.

Global Conflicts

Viral video of Biden saying he's reinstating the draft is a deepfake

The day after Iran launched drone strikes against Israel, a video of President Joe Biden appears to show him reinstating the draft. The video is a deepfake.

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I-475 lane closures to occur this weekend

Mainly cloudy skies, few isolated sprinkles Friday evening | WTOL 11 Weather

Winds expected to pick up across Puget Sound late Friday morning before weakening

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Did Hamas call for end to war after Trump’s election?

Claims Hamas called for end to war because of Trump’s election are misleading

Kamala Harris’ claim that there are no active duty U.S. troops in any war zone needs context

No, the U.S. has not ‘lost’ seven embassies during Biden’s presidency

No, the ICC has not issued arrest warrants for Israel or Hamas leaders

ICC not yet issued warrants for Netanyahu, Hamas leaders

No, viral video doesn’t show Angelina Jolie supporting pro-Palestine protesters

No, the United Nations didn’t reduce the number of women and children killed in Gaza by half

Viral video claiming to show actors staging in Rafah is actually from a Palestinian TV show

A viral video claiming to show Rafah actors staging scenes is from a Palestinian TV show

No, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre didn’t say the U.S. and Ukraine fought together in WWII

Viral video of Biden saying he's reinstating the draft is a deepfake

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