Fact Check: CIA officials warned that Israeli intelligence fabricated evidence of an assassination threat agains...

Claim: CIA officials warned that Israeli intelligence fabricated evidence of an assassination threat against Donald Trump to manipulate him into re-engaging with Iran.

Verdict: Incorrect (95% confidence)

Explanation: According to the Washington Post, the CIA had 'low confidence' in the Iranian threat intelligence provided by Israel, but there is no mention of fabrication or manipulation (Washington Post). Reuters also reports that the U.S. could not verify the Israeli warnings, but does not debunks the claim of fabrication (Reuters). The Times of Israel states that the CIA doubted the Israeli intelligence but does not indicate any fabrication or manipulation (Times of Israel). All sources debunk the claim of...