Fake news
Unpacking viral theories: Censorship, Mojtaba missing, and death hoaxes
Shir Perets debunks viral claims and examines the narratives driving the conversation around Israel and the war.
Trump claims Iran using AI as 'disinformation weapon,' coordinated with US media outlets
FCC's Carr threatens broadcasters who do not 'operate in public interest' will lose licenses
Sudan defense minister rejects claims aid convoy carried weapons in North Kordofan strike
Fake news has real consequences - opinion
In the fight against fake news, an achievement, even if partial, may prevent the next flare-up.
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.
Letters to the editor April 13, 2022: Still here, alive and thriving
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
The Ukraine War is a blow to Trumpism
After an era shaped by the cultivation of the lie, truth has moved to the offensive.
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).
Ukraine's statehood not at center of Russia's invasion - report
Putin "had no plans for an occupation of Ukrainian territories."
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.
Ukraine claims Russia planning false flag terrorism in Donbas
The US had warned Moscow of staging "false-flag incidents."
EU to propose sanctions regime against disinformation
Josep Borrell told the European Parliament that the EU should be able to freeze assets and ban travel to the bloc of those deemed responsible.
Polish, Baltic PMs urge Big Tech to close Russian accounts in joint letter
The letter called for further actions against the Russian government-backed media platforms – namely, the complete and total removal of their accounts from prominent social media websites.
