Fake news

Pro-Iran narratives target Azerbaijan’s Jewish war hero amid Israel-Baku disinformation row

The posts appeared amid renewed Iranian and pro-Iranian claims that Azerbaijan is being used as a platform for Israeli operations against Iran.

Jewish National Hero of Azerbaijan Albert Agarunov
US President Donald Trump speaks next to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, May 27, 2026. 

Trump admin. considering $300 billion investment fund if Iran upholds ceasefire - report

 Israel CENSORED, Khamenei in Russia, and Trump 'disappears'

Unpacking viral theories: Censorship, Mojtaba missing, and death hoaxes

LOOKING ON with their son, Barron,  as husband Donald Trump takes the  presidential oath in the US Capitol in  Washington, Jan. 20, 2025.

Trump claims Iran using AI as 'disinformation weapon,' coordinated with US media outlets


Justice and Comm. Ministries crack down on bots spreading fake news

A memorandum published on Tuesday will require automated social media posts to be clearly marked as bot posts.

Today’s youths prefer to share their feelings and emotions through texts and online, in social media, in chat platforms while gaming and in other similar settings

Most US journalists love their work, recognize challenges in news - Pew

Overall, the field of US journalism remains something that is highly valued by those who work in it, but it is one facing numerous challenges, something the journalists are very aware of.

A photojournalist in a press vest [Illustrative]

Fake news has real consequences - opinion

In the fight against fake news, an achievement, even if partial, may prevent the next flare-up.

 DEPUTY FOREIGN MINISTER Idan Roll: ‘Misinformation and fake news against Israel is posing a strategic challenge.’

Iran’s media claims fake news spread about key commander Hajizadeh 

Amir Ali Hajizadeh, the Iranian IRGC Aerospace commander, is sometimes called the “drone mastermind” for Iran’s drone program that currently threatens the region.  

Amir Ali Hajizadeh, commander of the  Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps elite Aerospace force

Letters to the editor April 13, 2022: Still here, alive and thriving

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

Letters

The Ukraine War is a blow to Trumpism

After an era shaped by the cultivation of the lie, truth has moved to the offensive.

 A BOY walks past graves of civilians who, according to local residents in Bucha, were killed by Russian soldiers. The inscription on the cross in the middle reads: 'Unknown'.

Russia demands Wikipedia remove 'misinformation' on Ukraine invasion

Roskomnadzor has ordered the website to remove the information it claims is "misinforming Russian users." Should Wikipedia fail to do so, it could be fined up to 4 million rubles (around $49,000).

 Wikipedia webpage in use on a laptop computer is seen in this photo illustration taken in Washington, January 17, 2012

Ukraine's statehood not at center of Russia's invasion - report

Putin "had no plans for an occupation of Ukrainian territories."

 Ukrainian service members stand guard at a position on the front line, in the north Kyiv region, Ukraine March 17, 2022.

Amnesty International's report on Israel is full of distortions and lies - editorial

It is now clearer than ever that the goal of Amnesty International’s report is the exact opposite of recognizing the right of Israel to exist as the world’s only Jewish state.

 SECRETARY-GENERAL of Amnesty International Agnès Callamard speaks during a press conference in east Jerusalem on February 1.

Ukraine claims Russia planning false flag terrorism in Donbas

The US had warned Moscow of staging "false-flag incidents."

Ukrainian soldiers fire artillery during the conflict in Donbas