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DHS Denies Claims of Operating from Israel Amid Misinformation

11/25/2025

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) denied claims its account operated from Israel, saying it has always functioned from the U.S.
The denial followed video purporting to show the account's location, which DHS labeled manipulated.
Nikita Bier, X's head of product, acknowledged confusion over the location feature noticed by users on November 20.
Despite Bier's assurances, misinformation spread as users posted altered images misrepresenting locations, fueling speculation and distrust.

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Story summary

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) denied claims its account operated from Israel, saying it has always functioned from the U.S.
The denial followed video purporting to show the account's location, which DHS labeled manipulated.
Nikita Bier, X's head of product, acknowledged confusion over the location feature noticed by users on November 20.
Despite Bier's assurances, misinformation spread as users posted altered images misrepresenting locations, fueling speculation and distrust.