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AI-Faked Footage Misrepresents Damage at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport

Fact-checkers traced the footage to AI, ruling out real damage at Ben Gurion despite its closure since June 13.

Screenshots showing examples in the falsely shared video of vehicles appearing to pass through others
Screenshot comparison between the falsely shared video (left and centre) and Google Maps imagery of Ben Gurion International Airport (right)
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Overview

  • Investigations by The Quint and Full Fact used reverse image searches and AI-detection tools to confirm the viral video and image were generated with artificial intelligence.
  • Analysts pointed to visual glitches and discrepancies with Ben Gurion’s actual layout to further discredit the authenticity of the footage.
  • No credible sources report any strike damage to the airport, which has remained closed since Israel’s June 13 offensive against Iranian targets.
  • The current exchange of fire began when Israel struck Iranian nuclear and military sites on June 13 and Iran retaliated with missile strikes the next day.
  • Security concerns prompted El Al and other major Israeli carriers to evacuate aircraft from Ben Gurion, highlighting the conflict’s impact on regional aviation.