#FactCheck: Video of Pro-Palestinian Activists Replacing German Flag with Palestinian Flag in Berlin Falsely Linked to Israeli Parliament
Executive Summary
A video is being widely shared on social media, purportedly showing a Palestinian flag being raised inside the Israeli Parliament. The video is being circulated with the claim that the Palestinian flag was hoisted inside the Israeli Parliament. However, CyberPeace Research found that the video is not from Israel but from Berlin, the capital of Germany. The footage has no connection with the Israeli Parliament and is being shared on social media with a misleading claim by falsely linking it to the Israeli Parliament.
Claim:
People celebrated by hoisting the Palestinian flag in Israel following the defeat of Benjamin Netanyahu’s government.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/3992919947669445
Fact Check
To verify the authenticity of the video claiming that a Palestinian flag was raised inside the Israeli Parliament, we first searched its keyframes using Google Lens. During the search, we found a report published on November 8, 2026, on the website of Turkish news agency Anadolu, which featured the same footage as the viral clip. According to the report, pro-Palestinian activists replaced the national flag with a Palestinian flag in front of the German Parliament, the Bundestag, on Sunday, November 8. Following the incident, Berlin Police detained three activists.
The report stated that the activists, associated with a group called ‘Peacefully Against Genocide’, carried out the act to protest against the German government’s pro-Israel policy and its alleged silence over human rights violations in Gaza.
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/activists-raise-palestinian-flag-outside-german-parliament/4116053
During our research, we also found a video report uploaded on November 9 on DW News’ YouTube channel, which featured the same visuals as the viral clip. According to the report, pro-Palestinian activists removed the German flag outside the German Parliament and replaced it with a Palestinian flag. The report stated that the activists removed Germany’s ‘Flag of Unity’ from a monument outside the Reichstag in Berlin and hoisted a Palestinian flag in its place. Police arrived at the scene, removed the Palestinian flag and detained the activists.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/iMN6ZBZLPws
Towards the end of our research, we found a report on The Telegraph’s website, which also identified the video as being from Berlin, the capital of Germany.
Conclusion
The evidence gathered during our research clearly establishes that the video being shared with the claim of a Palestinian flag being raised inside the Israeli Parliament is actually from Berlin, Germany. The footage shows members of a pro-Palestinian group removing the German flag and replacing it with a Palestinian flag outside the Reichstag building.
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A video allegedly showing India’s Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh making remarks about Pakistan’s cyber capabilities is being widely shared on social media. The clip claims that Singh admitted Pakistan had “jammed Indian systems” on May 10 and described Pakistan’s cyber and electronic warfare capabilities as a major challenge for India. Research by CyberPeace Research Wing found that the viral clip is an AI-generated deepfake being circulated to spread misinformation. Rajesh Kumar Singh never made any such statement.
Claim
An X user shared the viral video claiming that India’s Defence Secretary had acknowledged Pakistan’s technological superiority. The post alleged that Singh admitted Pakistan successfully jammed Indian systems and claimed that India was lagging behind in cyber and electronic warfare technology.
Fact Check
To verify the claim, we searched relevant keywords on Google but found no credible media reports carrying such a statement from the Defence Secretary. We then extracted keyframes from the viral clip and conducted a reverse image search. During the research, we found the original video uploaded on the YouTube channel of ANI on April 30, 2026.
A review of the full video confirmed that Rajesh Kumar Singh never made the remarks heard in the viral clip. The original footage had been manipulated and altered using AI-generated audio techniques.
Conclusion
Our research confirms that the viral video is fake and AI-manipulated. The statement attributed to India’s Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh is fabricated, and the deepfake clip is being shared with misleading claims to spread disinformation.
Executive Summary
As Kerala gears up for its upcoming Assembly elections, political activity has intensified across the state. Amid this charged atmosphere, a purported image of Narendra Modi has gone viral on social media. The image shows the Prime Minister holding coconuts, with several photographers around him. It is being claimed that the photo was taken during his recent visit for the 2026 Kerala Assembly election campaign.
However, an research by the CyberPeace has debunked the claim, confirming that the image is fake and generated using artificial intelligence.
Claim
A Facebook user named “Javed Ahmad” shared the viral image on April 6, 2026, with a sarcastic caption suggesting that the Prime Minister was posing for reels during his Kerala visit.
- https://www.facebook.com/Ahmadspeaks4u/posts/pfbid0aRnhwXBjnfSXF9S48vaH1gTQrGQmxnRmhpJCRxMWazqLJhYs6zxM9rot51qtBgRLl
- https://perma.cc/N3AM-Q2YC
Fact Check
To verify the claim, we conducted keyword searches on Google but found no credible news reports supporting it. A reverse image search also did not yield any reliable sources. Additionally, a thorough review of the Prime Minister’s official social media accounts showed no trace of such an image or event. Given these inconsistencies, suspicion arose about the image’s authenticity.
The viral image was then analyzed using AI detection tools. Results from HIVE Moderation indicated a 99% probability that the image is AI-generated.
Another tool, Wasit AI, also confirmed that the image is artificially created.
Conclusion
The claim is false. The viral image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not real and has been generated using AI tools, likely similar to Google AI.
Executive Summary
A claim is being widely circulated on social media alleging that more than 20,000 Sikh and Muslim personnel have resigned from the Indian Army.The viral graphic further attributes a statement to Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, claiming that the resignations were triggered by Indian media allegedly blaming Muslims and Sikhs for the Delhi riots. The graphic also includes the alleged remark that “Bhagwakaran (saffronisation) has destroyed us.” Several social media users are sharing the claim as genuine. CyberPeace Rresearch Wing ’s research found the viral claim to be false. Our research revealed that there is no credible evidence to support the allegation that more than 20,000 Sikh and Muslim soldiers resigned from the Indian Army. We found no official statement from the Indian Army or the Ministry of Defence confirming such resignations. Additionally, the statement attributed to Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi has been fabricated and does not appear in his original speech. The viral claim is therefore misleading and based on false information.
Claim
An X user shared the viral graphic with the caption, “Under the guise of ‘Bhagwakaran’ (saffronisation), RSS has wanted a Hindu Rashtra for 100 years. Since 2014, the process of ‘Hindu purification’ has begun. Agniveer recruitment is being filled with RSS-BJP supporters. Twenty thousand Sikh and Muslim soldiers have resigned from the Indian Army, creating job opportunities for RSS and BJP supporters.”
Post Link:
https://x.com/RatnakarGedam/status/2078659496801661426?s=20
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Fact Check
To verify the claim, we conducted keyword-based searches on Google using terms related to the alleged resignation of 20,000 Sikh and Muslim soldiers from the Indian Army. Our search found no credible news reports supporting the claim. We also found no official statement from the Indian Army or the Ministry of Defence confirming that such resignations had taken place. During the research , we located the original video of General Upendra Dwivedi, published by the news agency IANS. In the video, the Army Chief is addressing the Delhi Defence Dialogue, where he discusses modern warfare, emerging military technologies, future security challenges, and land warfare strategy.
His remarks are entirely focused on defence preparedness, technological advancements, and strategic military issues. At no point does he mention the resignation of 20,000 Sikh or Muslim soldiers, the Delhi riots, or any of the claims circulating on social media.
https://x.com/ians_india/status/1988566879053693282?s=20
The viral quote attributed to General Dwivedi does not appear anywhere in his speech and has been fabricated.
Conclusion
Our research found that the claim alleging 20,000 Sikh and Muslim soldiers resigned from the Indian Army is false.There is no credible evidence that such mass resignations took place, and General Upendra Dwivedi never made the statement attributed to him in the viral posts. The claim is based on a fabricated quote and is being circulated to mislead the public.
