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Video Does Not Show Jews Celebrating the Establishment of a Jewish State in Ukraine

A video went viral on X claiming to show Jews in Amsterdam celebrating the establishment of a new Jewish state in Ukraine.

Misbar investigated the viral claim and found it to be misleading; the video is unrelated to Ukraine and was recorded in 2016 in Alkmaar, not Amsterdam.

Through reverse image search, Misbar's team found that the video shows Maccabi supporters celebrating in Alkmaar, Netherlands. The full video could be found on a YouTube channel called "Maccabi Fanatics."

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Fact Check: Video Of Putin Speaking About Russian Terms For Ceasefire Is NOT From 2025

Did a video circulating on social media show Russian President Vladimir Putin making a public statement about Russia's terms for a ceasefire in Ukraine in March 2025? No, that's not true: The clip had been online for nine months. It showed Putin's remarks from June 2024.

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Fact Check: Nate Vance, Who Criticized Trump’s Ukraine Policy, IS Vice President JD Vance’s Cousin

Is Nate Vance -- who criticized the Trump administration's reduction of support for Ukraine's defense against Russia's invasion -- Vice President JD Vance's cousin? Yes, that's true: Nate Vance is the first cousin of JD Vance. His father, Jim Vance, is the brother of JD Vance's mother, Beverly. Nate Vance detailed the family connection on social media, and online records show their family connections.

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A compilation video of Zelenskyy dancing includes clips that aren’t of him

What was claimed
A compilation video shows five clips of the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy dancing.

Our verdict
The first clip actually shows Argentinian dancer Pablo Acosta, while the second has been manipulated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to superimpose President Zelenskyy's face onto the dancer's to create a deepfake. The other clips are genuine, however.

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Music Video Footage Shared as Staged Combat scenes

Misbar investigated the circulating video and found the claim to be misleading.

Misbar's team found that the video shows behind-the-scenes moments from the production of a music video. As stated by the original publisher, this refers to the making of a music video called "Brothers."

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Fact Check: Video Of Zelensky’s Iftar With Ukrainian Soldiers Is From 2023, Not Recent

Vishvas News' investigation revealed that the viral video dates back to 2023, when Zelensky broke his fast with Ukrainian Muslim soldiers and religious leaders during Ramadan. The old video is now being shared with misleading references, falsely linking it to recent views.

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