Israel Begins Investigation into London-Based Publication; 'Jewish Chronicle' Accused of Spreading False News

The Israeli army has launched an investigation into certain reports published by the Jewish publication 'Jewish Chronicle' based in London, accusing the magazine of disseminating 'fabricated information' and being part of a 'disinformation campaign.' The topic of 'Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas, intending to flee to Iran with his hostages' is one of the most controversial claims made by 'the oldest Jewish newspaper in the world' last week. The British newspaper Guardian, in examining this claim, stated: 'The Chronicle's article about Sinwar's intention to flee to Iran was written by a writer named Ilan Perry, whose information as a university journalist and elite undercover soldier has been found to be incorrect.' The Guardian's investigations also revealed that there is no evidence of Ilan Perry's background as a journalist in English or Hebrew, and his activities are limited to a series of 'fabricated' articles in the Chronicle. Another article written by Ilan Perry, his account of the killing of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, has now been called into question. Following these accusations against the Chronicle newspaper and its writer, officials from the Jewish newspaper announced on Thursday, September 14, that they are aware of the allegations concerning their 'freelance journalist' and are taking it very seriously, having begun their own investigation. Some Israeli media claimed on September 7 that Sinwar, the Hamas leader, intends to flee to Iran with hostages from the Philadelphi corridor. This claim was made and reiterated by Benjamin Netanyahu when Hamas insisted on controlling the Philadelphi corridor, which the Israeli Prime Minister strongly opposed. The Israeli army's conflict with Hamas Islamist militants began on October 7 of last year with an attack by this terrorist group on Israel, resulting in the deaths of 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and the capture of 250 others; a war that continues despite international efforts to end it. The disclosure of a confidential Hamas document: the commander of the Khan Younis brigade complained in a letter to Sinwar about heavy casualties and an internal crisis. Gallant, referring to the killing of three Israelis: the Iranian government seeks to expand terrorism. Michael McCaul called for new U.S. sanctions against Hamas and its supporters. The U.S. Department of Justice accused Yahya Sinwar and other Hamas leaders of terrorism. Biden criticized Netanyahu; the U.S. President announced a 'draft new agreement' between Israel and Hamas. Israel: Hamas has forged poll results to make itself and its leaders appear popular. David Cohen: The fate of the Gaza ceasefire negotiations rests with the leader of the Hamas group. The Israeli Foreign Minister: The international community must declare the IRGC as the largest terrorist organization in the world.