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#attention... #fake_post... A photo allegedly showing actress Alaa Hussein’s response to a post claimed to have been published by Rusli al-Maliki circulated on social media. The alleged response read: “Shut up and leave me alone.” #The_Truth: The circulating image, which purports to show actress Alaa Hussein’s response to a post allegedly published by Rusly al-Maliki, is fake; it has been determined to have been generated using artificial intelligence (AI) technology. We examined the circulating image using specialized image analysis tools, and the results showed that the image is fake and was generated using highly sophisticated AI techniques. When we examined the image using Google’s “SynthID” tool, the results indicated that it was created using that tool. We also searched artist Alaa Hussein’s account on the “X” platform and reviewed the comments she had posted; it turned out that she had not posted any recent comments on the platform, as the last comment posted via her account dates back to April 18, 2024. For his part, Rusly al-Maliki denied the validity of the circulating claim in a post on his official “X” account dated November 1, 2026, explaining that the image was fabricated using Photoshop. #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P

#attention... #alert... An announcement regarding the updating of applicant information on the Social Safety Net was circulated via the Telegram app, accompanied by details claiming that the update process involves filling out an online form in exchange for a fee. #The_Truth: The form being circulated is fake and fraudulent; it is part of a hoax claiming that applications to update applicant data on the Social Protection Network are being reviewed in exchange for a fee, nor does it originate from any of the official pages or websites of the “Muzlati” platform, which is affiliated with the Social Protection Authority. Upon verifying the claim using keywords in search engines, we found no reliable source to support it. Furthermore, the official accounts of the “Muzlati” platform or the Social Protection Authority have not published any similar announcement on social media or official websites, and no media outlet, whether official or unofficial, reported similar news regarding the Authority. Upon accessing the alleged form, it became clear that it was created using “Google Forms,” and after filling out the first form, the ad’s publisher claims that those whose names appear on the list of accepted applicants must pay a fee to generate a barcode for updating their information. The form also asks citizens to enter sensitive personal information, including full name, date of birth, phone number, religion, and residential information; therefore, we advise against entering or sharing any personal information via this link, as it is unofficial and was not issued by any relevant government agency. Therefore, the “Tech4Peace” team warns against posts containing links to fake forms, which are used to exploit applicants’ data, whether for fraudulent purposes or other purposes that may cause them harm. #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P

#attention... #fake_post... A video circulated on social media accompanied by the caption: “Scandal in Kazakhstan! During the World Wrestling Championships in the Kazakh capital of Astana, a cleaning lady used a Barcelona club flag to clean the wrestling mat.” #The_Truth: The circulating video, which purports to show a cleaning lady using a Barcelona club flag to clean a wrestling mat in Kazakhstan, is fake; it was generated using artificial intelligence (AI) technology. We examined the circulating video using specialized video analysis tools, and the results showed that the video is fake and was generated using highly sophisticated AI technology. When we examined the video using Meta’s Meta AI tool, the results showed that it was generated using AI technology via the tool itself. We also compared the arena shown in the fake video with the arena of the 2026 World Wrestling Championship, which took place in the Kazakh capital, Astana, on Thursday, October 29, 2026, and found clear differences between them. #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P

#attention... #fake_news... A report circulated on social media claiming that “Masoud Barzani has ordered the closure of farms, the ‘Lebanese Village,’ and illegal nightclubs.” #The_Truth: The circulating report claiming that Masoud Barzani ordered the closure of farms, the “Lebanese Village,” and nightclubs is false, as no such decision has been issued. Furthermore, the management of the “Lebanese Village” in Erbil denied that a decision had been made to close it. Upon verifying the alleged report in both Arabic and Kurdish using keywords in search engines, no reliable source was found to support this claim. nor was any statement issued on this matter through the official social media accounts of Barzani’s headquarters, and none of the local media outlets—whether official or unofficial—covered the circulating news. For its part, the administration of the “Lebanese Village” in Erbil, in a statement published on its official Facebook account on October 28, 2026, denied the circulating reports regarding the village’s closure. #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P

#attention... #fake_news... News circulated on social media stating, “Shocking news from Najaf al-Ashraf: Grand Ayatollah Bashir al-Najafi has passed away.” #The_Truth: The circulating report regarding the death of the religious authority Sheikh Bashir al-Najafi is false, as his son, Sheikh Ali Bashir al-Najafi, denied the report of his death, confirming that he is in good health. Upon verifying the accuracy of the circulating report, no reliable source was found to confirm it, and local media outlets did not publish any news of his death. Additionally, no results confirming the report appeared when searching for relevant keywords on search engines. For his part, Sheikh Ali Bashir al-Najafi, son of the religious authority Sheikh Bashir Hussein al-Najafi, denied the reports of Al-Najafi’s death in a post on his Facebook account dated October 28, 2026, in which he confirmed that Al-Najafi is in good health, and continues to perform his duties as usual. He called for caution when receiving news and urged people to rely on official and reliable sources from Al-Najafi’s office. #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P

#attention... #photoshop... A video has been circulating on social media accompanied by text stating, “The Iranian president is having difficulty reading the Holy Quran, amid laughter and mockery from former President Hassan Rouhani.” #The_Truth: The circulating video, which purports to show Iranian President Masoud Bazshkan struggling to read the Quran, is fake; it has been determined that the video was edited from footage showing a young man struggling to read the Quran. We verified the video by conducting a reverse image search on several frames from it, and found that it was posted on an Instagram account on October 7, 2026. The video shows two young men, one of whom is attempting to read the Quran; the account owner also posted other clips featuring the same two individuals. Several indicators suggest that the video is fake and has been edited using artificial intelligence (AI) techniques. The most notable of these are unnatural changes in facial features—such as the shape of the eyes or mouth—as well as a lack of synchronization between speech and lip movement, as well as illogical movements and distortions in the fingers, teeth, or background, along with changes in certain elements from one frame to the next. #it_ends_with_usع #Tech4Peace #T4P

#attention... A video circulated on social media accompanied by the caption “Attack on Netanyahu in Tel Aviv.” #The_Truth: The circulating video, which purports to show an attack on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv, is misleading, as it has been determined that the video is old and dates back to 2013, and it actually shows an assassination attempt on Ahmed Dogan, leader of the “Movement for Rights and Freedoms” party in Bulgaria. We verified the circulating video by conducting a reverse image search on several frames from it, and found that it was published on news websites on January 19, 2013. The video shows a man holding a gas-powered pistol and pointing it at Ahmed Dogan, leader of Bulgaria’s Movement for Rights and Freedoms party, while he was delivering a speech at a conference held on Saturday in the Bulgarian capital, Sofia. Security guards managed to wrestle the attacker to the ground before he could pull the trigger. This video has been circulating following the parliamentary elections in the Israeli occupation state on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, with preliminary results showing a lead for the coalition led by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, though it fell short of securing the required majority in the Knesset. #it_ends_with_usع #Tech4Peace #T4P

#attention... #fake_news... A report circulated on social media stating, “Breaking News: Al-Zaydi has issued a firm decision to remove Hamid Al-Ghazi, Secretary-General of the Council of Ministers, from his post due to his refusal to take the constitutional oath.” #The_Truth: The report claiming that Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaydi ordered the dismissal of Hamid al-Ghazi, Secretary-General of the Council of Ministers, is false, as al-Ghazi continues to perform his duties in his position. We verified the circulating report using keywords on search engines, and found no reliable sources to support this claim. Furthermore, no news regarding this matter was published on the official accounts of the Prime Minister’s Media Office or of Prime Minister Ali al-Zaydi. Likewise, none of the local media outlets—whether official or unofficial— reported on this story. Furthermore, footage and photos published from the 25th regular session of the Council of Ministers, held on October 27, 2026, in the presence of Prime Minister Ali al-Zaydi, that Secretary-General of the Cabinet Hamid al-Ghazi was in attendance, confirming that he continues to perform his official duties and refuting the circulating allegations regarding a decision to relieve him of his post. The circulation of this news coincides with the Cabinet session, following the swearing-in of the Deputy Prime Ministers and ministers approved by the Council of Representatives before Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaydi on October 21, 2026. #it_ends_with_usع #Tech4Peace #T4P

#attention... A video circulated on social media accompanied by the caption: “A Tashreen activist: ‘We are the Ba’athists, we are the Saddamists, and by God, we will not hand over Iraq.’” #The_Truth: The circulating video, which purports to show a female activist from Tishreen repeating: “We are the Ba’ath Party, we are Saddam’s supporters, and by God, we will not give up Iraq,” is misleading. It turns out that the video is old, dating back to July 2019, and shows a woman from Kirkuk glorifying Saddam Hussein and the Ba’ath Party during a protest in the city. We verified the video by conducting a reverse image search on several frames from it, and found that it was posted on social media accounts on July 12, 2019. The video shows a woman from Kirkuk glorifying Saddam Hussein and the Ba’ath Party during a demonstration in the city, holding up a sign “We are Ba’athists and supporters of Saddam.” Subsequently, a judicial arrest warrant was issued against her on charges of glorifying Saddam Hussein and the Ba’ath Party during the protests that took place in Kirkuk Governorate. Therefore, the video does not show an activist from the October protests, as it was filmed in July 2019, before the “October protests” began in October of the same year. #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P

#attention... #alert... Users on the messaging app "WhatsApp" have been sharing links purportedly from "Al-Taawon Hypermarket" and the "Kayan" café, claiming that users can win free prizes. #The_Truth: Be wary of fraudulent links spreading via the messaging app “WhatsApp” that claim to offer free prizes in the name of “Al-Taawon Hypermarket” and “Kayan” Café, with the aim of harming users and exploiting their personal data. The “Technology for Peace” team conducted an in-depth investigation into these links and found no announcements regarding such prizes or gifts on the official accounts of the “Al-Taawon” chain, nor was the link found circulating on their official platforms. On October 26, 2026, “Kayan” Café denied, in a post on its official page, having launched any contests or promotions of this kind, emphasizing that any announcements regarding such offers or contests would be made through its official social media accounts. Upon examining the circulating links using “VirusTotal”—a website specialized in scanning and analyzing links and files to verify their safety—it was found that they are malicious and unsafe, confirming that these are fraudulent links that should not be opened or shared. #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P

#attention... #photoshop... A photo has been circulating on social media accompanied by the following text: “This person in the center of the photo is with ISIS; yesterday, he was calling for the government to be overthrown in Tahrir Square.” #The_Truth: The circulating photo, which purports to show a person affiliated with ISIS participating in a commemoration of the October protests, is fake. It has been altered using artificial intelligence (AI) techniques, and the original photo shows a different person—not the one claimed. We examined the image using specialized image analysis tools, and the results showed that it is not authentic, as it was generated using AI technology to a high degree. We also examined the image using OpenAI’s analysis tool, which confirmed that it was created using the company’s tools; it contains a SynthID watermark associated with AI-generated content. We conducted a reverse image search on the circulating image and found that the original image, which shows a group of ISIS members, was published on several news websites; it does not show the person who appeared in Baghdad’s Tahrir Square, as claimed. We also found a video clip showing the person who was claimed to be an ISIS member participating in a commemoration of the October protests in Tahrir Square in central Baghdad, where he was being interviewed by a media outlet. and upon comparing his facial features with those of the person in the original photo, clear differences are evident between them, confirming that the circulating photo does not depict the same person. The circulation of this false news coincides with demonstrations in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, today, Sunday, October 25, 2026, in Tahrir Square and the area surrounding Al-Ummah Park, to mark the seventh anniversary of the October protests that began in 2019, The area saw a heavy security presence and measures to regulate the movement of protesters, who gathered in Tahrir Square carrying Iraqi flags. #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P

#attention... #fake_post... A video clip circulated on social media accompanied by the caption: “Tishreen Liberation Day: Commander Maybach Arrives Today.” #The_truth: is that the circulating video, which purports to show people during demonstrations commemorating the October protests in Tahrir Square in the capital, Baghdad, is fake, as it was found to have been generated using artificial intelligence (AI) technology, and the people appearing in it are not real. We examined the circulating video using specialized video analysis tools, and the results showed that the video is fake and was generated using highly sophisticated AI technology. When we examined the video using Meta’s “Meta AI” tool, the results indicated that it was generated using AI technology via the tool itself. Several indicators suggest that the video was generated using AI technology, most notably: - The Iraqi flag displays distorted and irregular text and symbols that do not represent the actual writing of the phrase “Allahu Akbar.” Additionally, the colors and edges of the flag overlap illogically with the people’s hands and bodies as the camera moves. - The movement of the water and the people in the background appears repetitive and unnatural; the water seems to flow from fixed points in the air or to overlap with buildings in an illogical manner that does not conform to the laws of physics. - The features of some people in the background change or suddenly fade away, while other faces appear blurry and distorted as the camera zooms in on them. #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P

#attention... #fake_post... A photo circulated on social media accompanied by text stating, “Two infiltrators were arrested for distributing money to protesters in Tahrir Square.” #The_Truth: The circulating report, which claimed that two people were arrested on charges of distributing money to protesters in Tahrir Square, is false, as it was not published by any official sources. Furthermore, the accompanying photo is old and dates back to 2023; it shows the arrest of two female workers accused of stealing $50,000 from a home in the Al-Adl neighborhood of Baghdad. We verified the circulating report using keywords on search engines and found no reliable source to support these allegations. Furthermore, no government agency has issued an official statement or announcement regarding this matter. Additionally, no news related to these allegations has been posted on the official social media accounts of the Iraqi Ministry of the Interior, nor has any local media outlet—whether official or unofficial—covered this story. We also conducted a reverse image search of the circulating photo, and found that it was published on news websites on January 5, 2023. It shows the arrest of two foreign female workers accused of stealing $50,000 from a home in the Al-Adl neighborhood of the capital, Baghdad. #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P

#attention... #fake_post... A video circulated on social media accompanied by the caption: “The birth of a baby with a thick mustache in a strange phenomenon that’s taking social media by storm.” #The_Truth: The circulating video, which purports to show the birth of a baby with a mustache, is fake; it was generated using artificial intelligence (AI) technology. We examined the circulating video using specialized video analysis tools, and the results showed that the video is fake and was generated using highly advanced AI technology. When the video was examined using Meta’s “Meta AI” tool, the results showed that it was generated using AI technology. #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P

#attention... A video circulated on social media accompanied by text stating, “Iran is dumping sewage on the Iraqi border.” #The_Truth: The circulating video, which purports to show Iran dumping sewage at the Iraqi border, is misleading, as it has been determined that the footage is old and dates back to 2019. It shows a sewage truck driver protesting the municipality’s failure to pay his wages in the Kot Abdullah area of Iran’s Khuzestan Province—not at the Iraqi border, as claimed. We conducted a reverse image search on several frames from the circulating video and found that they were posted on Iranian websites on September 4, 2019. The clips show a driver of a sewage truck in the Kot Abdullah area of Iran’s Khuzestan Province emptying the truck’s load of sewage in front of the municipal building in protest against the non-payment of his wages. The circulation of this video follows the closure of the Al-Shayb border crossing in Maysan Governorate on October 21, 2026, at 6:00 a.m., to travelers, vehicles, and commercial trucks, until further notice. For his part, Iraqi government spokesperson Haider al-Aboudi attributed the closure to the crossing’s lack of technical, operational, and developmental readiness, while emphasizing that trade with Iran would continue through other border crossings. #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P

#attention... #alert... Users have been sharing a link via messaging apps that purports to be an application form for obtaining a plot of land under the “One Million Plots of Land” initiative. #The_Truth: The link to the application form being circulated is fraudulent, as it claims to be for applying for a plot of land under the “One Million Plots of Land” initiative, while the Prime Minister’s Media Office has denied that any application form for the project has been released to date. Upon verifying the claim that an application form for a plot of land under the “One Million Plots of Land” initiative had been released, using keywords in search engines, we found no reliable source to support this claim. Furthermore, no statement regarding this matter has been published on the website or official accounts of the Prime Minister’s Media Office or the Ministry of Construction, Housing, and Municipalities, and no local media outlet ,whether official or unofficial—reported on this news. For its part, the Prime Minister’s Media Office denied the authenticity of the application forms circulating for the “Watan Initiative” project to allocate one million residential plots, confirming in a statement posted on its official account on October 23, 2026, that the project’s Supreme Steering Committee has not yet released any application forms and that the launch of the application platform will be officially announced soon, It urged citizens not to engage with unauthorized links or application forms or to pay any money to entities claiming to register them for the initiative, warning against the exploitation of citizens and affirming that legal action will be taken against those involved. The form also asks citizens to enter sensitive personal information, including their full name, their mother’s name, date of birth, phone number, and residential and employment information. Therefore, it is advised not to enter or share any personal data via this link, as it is unofficial and has not been issued by any relevant government agency. It is worth noting that the Iraqi government launched the “One Million Residential Plots” project with the aim of addressing the housing crisis and providing residential land to eligible citizens, while working to develop infrastructure and provide basic services for these plots. #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P

#attention... A photo has been circulating on social media accompanied by the caption: “A bookstore owner in France posted a photo of himself in front of his store, drinking coffee, with a sign in front of him that reads, ‘Welcome, the store is open.’” #The_Truth: The circulating photo, which purports to show a bookstore owner in France standing in front of his store and drinking coffee, with a sign in front of him reading “Welcome, the store is open,” is fake; it turns out to be a still from a video generated using artificial intelligence (AI) technology. We examined the circulating image using specialized image analysis tools, and the results showed that the image is not real and was generated using highly advanced AI techniques. We also conducted a reverse image search and found that it is a still taken from a video first posted on a Facebook account on October 18, 2026. Upon examining the video using Meta’s Meta AI tool, the results showed that the video was created using artificial intelligence technologies. In recent days, France has witnessed a wave of protests against the rising cost of living, economic pressures, and declining public services; however, in a number of cities, the protests turned violent, with looting of stores and burning of property. According to news reports published between October 18 and 22, 2026, authorities are preparing for the possibility of renewed unrest over the coming weekend. #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P

#attention... A video circulated on social media accompanied by the caption: “She gave him a can of dog food and told him, ‘You’ve learned to betray and steal from your country, just like Iraqi politicians.’” #The_Truth: The circulating video, which purports to show Italian journalist Alice Martinelli offering dog food to former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in order to teach him loyalty, is misleading. and the accompanying caption does not reflect the actual conversation between them, as it turns out the video is old and dates back to 2019, and it shows Italian journalist Alice Martinelli offering Pompeo a piece of “Parmigiano-Reggiano” (Parmesan) as an expression of her opposition to U.S. policies that threatened Italian food producers, after the United States imposed tariffs on certain goods imported from the European Union at that time. We verified the circulating video by conducting a reverse image search on several of its frames and found that it was published on news websites on October 1, 2019, It shows former Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte receiving former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. During the meeting, Italian journalist Alice Martinelli presented Pompeo with a piece of “Parmigiano-Reggiano” cheese (Parmesan) as an expression of her opposition to U.S. policy that threatened Italian food producers, following the U.S. decision at the time to impose tariffs on certain goods imported from the European Union. The actual translation of the dialogue that took place while the Italian journalist was presenting the piece of cheese to Pompeo was as follows: Martinelli: “I have a gift for you, an Italian gift. The Prime Minister knows what I’m talking about. This is ‘Parmigiano-Reggiano’ cheese, one of the finest products we make in Italy, crafted by our farmers with all their hearts every day, so we hope you can help us and convey our message to Trump.” Conte: “Let me handle that. I’m the prime minister. This is not how Italy defends itself.” The journalist also posted photos of the incident on October 2, 2019, via her official account on the “X” platform, and the photos clearly show that she presented Pompeo with a piece of “Parmigiano-Reggiano” cheese. #it_ends_with_us #Tech4Peace #T4P