Fact Check: Did Benjamin Netanyahu say America deserved 9/11?

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Claimant: Social Media


Claim: A video clip shows that Benjamin Netanyahu thinks America deserved 9/11.


Rating: BLATANT LIE


Explanation: The video clip is authentic but removes the surrounding context. Netanyahu was quoting political commentator Hasan Piker while criticizing New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani; he was not expressing the view that America deserved the Sept. 11 attacks. (leadstories.com)


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Date: 09/28/2026


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Last Updated on September 28, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check