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Transcript topic 27 • video time 00:13:06

The "dancing Israelis" on 9/11

Who claims it

The speaker in the transcript

The claim

The speaker says FBI files released through a Freedom of Information Act request show Israeli men celebrating and documenting the destruction of the Twin Towers, and that they returned to Israel and admitted being Mossad agents.

Evidence and counterpoints
  • The guide confirms five Israeli men were seen filming and celebrating, and calls it ugly, but says the FBI found no evidence they knew of the attack in advance and they never admitted being spies (chapter 16).
  • Five men do not represent 15 million Jewish people (guide).

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Names mentioned

FBI • Mossad

Unclear or not verified
  • The transcript says they admitted being "Mossad agents in Gaza"; this wording is unclear.
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