The claim
This video, viewed more than 1 million times on X, and also shared on other platforms such as Instagram and Facebook, allegedly shows a missile hitting a building in Tel Aviv, Israel.
Original review summary
DW says the video does not show a missile attack in Tel Aviv and is AI-generated. It cites antennas collapsing before the missile makes contact and a building toppling in a physically unrealistic way.[S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] Deutsche Welle original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026