Fact-Check & OSINT Review #11

The 11th SPOTLIGHT Fact-Check & OSINT Review focused on an investigation by members of Eurovision News Spotlight into the Israeli government’s controversial ad campaigns denying the famine in Gaza.

Kathrin Wesolowski

of Deutsche Welle,

Max Gilbert

and

Michael Schlegel

of BR24 #Faktenfuchs, and

Derek Bowler

of Eurovision News demonstrated the advanced techniques used during the investigation, including digital verification, fact-checking of video content, and the deployment of Python scripts to secure crucial evidence from Israeli government websites.

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Full investigation and publications:

The new front of war: Inside Israel's digital 'hasbara' offensive

• BR24: How Israel’s government deliberately sows doubts about famine in Gaza

• ORF: Israel downplays the emergency in Gaza

• Deutsche Welle: Israel spends vast sums on propaganda ads

• VRT: Israel pays millions to Google for YouTube ads denying famine in Gaza

• RTVE: Israel pays for a multi-million dollar Google ad campaign to deny the famine in Gaza

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Upcoming Fact-Check & OSINT Reviews

• October 30, 2025 - 11 CET

• November 27, 2025 - 11 CET

• December 18, 2025 - 11 CET

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