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28 Rumors We've Fact-Checked About Israel-Hamas War Since Its Beginning

Israel and Hamas reportedly reached a ceasefire agreement on Jan. 15, a deal that releases dozens of hostages and halts fighting in the Gaza Strip. Multiple reputable news organizations reported on the agreement, describing it as a step toward a possible end to the 15-month war.

Over that period, the internet has been rife with misinformation about the conflict — and Snopes has scrambled to counteract those false or misleading narratives with facts. Snopes Senior Assignments Editor Jessica Lee rounded up the rumors we’ve fact-checked related to the war.

No Evidence LA Wildfires Destroyed 8 Mansions Owned by Ukrainian Military Generals

Claims about the ownership of some of the buildings destroyed in the California wildfires circulated among Russian-language media outlets.

No, Trump Didn't Fail To Place Hand Over Heart at Carter's Funeral

A still photograph captures a single moment in time, not a complete record of an hours-long event.

Mark Zuckerberg Wants More 'Masculine Energy' in Corporations. Here's What He Said

The Meta CEO appeared on "The Joe Rogan Experience" podcast in January.

No Evidence Taylor Swift Donated $10M to California Wildfire Fund

If the pop star has donated, she hasn't announced it publicly.

Staff Pick

JFK Ordered 1,200 Cuban Cigars Before Signing Cuban Embargo?

Records indicate the 35th president averaged “four to five cigars a day.”