Bias

The pre-framing bias of the ‘locked narrative’ - opinion

Locking the narrative is useful in political communication, framing events or policies in a way that favors a particular viewpoint.

 Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram apps are seen on a smartphone in this illustration taken, July 13, 2021
 U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks with the media after attending the FIFA Club World Cup final upon his arrival at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S, July 13, 2025.

Trump to pull US out of UNESCO, citing 'anti-American, anti-Israel leanings' - report

 A pro-Palestinian protester holds a banner in front of a Starbucks coffeehouse during a demonstration in Barcelona, in June 2025.

Pretending to ‘grapple with genocide’: The anti-Israel fad in Western academia - opinion

 Hand holding sieve to filter truth from lies, facts from fakes. Concept of media literacy, fake news detection, and critical thinking in digital age (illustrative).

Enough opinions: It’s time journalism focused on the facts - opinion


Why world media blaming Israel for US striking Iran is scary - opinion

This narrative is very dangerous because any future Iranian retaliation against the US in which an American is harmed would likely be blamed on Israel.

 PEOPLE GATHER in front of Baghdad’s Iranian Embassy on June 24, celebrating what they say is Iran’s victory, after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran.

What if we can’t trust the international media? - opinion

When corrections are issued for news stories that were inaccurate or unverified, it's often too late.

 Hand holding sieve to filter truth from lies, facts from fakes. Concept of media literacy, fake news detection, and critical thinking in digital age (illustrative).

Muddling through the 'Madleen': How Israel got the better of Greta Thunberg - opinion

It looks like Israel, for the most part, handled the incident well; and especially in tough times like these, any PR victory must be celebrated, including getting the better of Greta Thunberg.

 Swedish activist Greta Thunberg talks to journalists as she arrives at Arlanda airport outside Stockholm, Sweden, June 10, 2025.

My Word: A toxic environment against Israel - opinion

Calling for “climate justice” while ignoring the greatest injustice perpetrated against the Jewish people since the end of the Nazi regime, is grotesque.

 Activist Greta Thunberg sits aboard the aid ship Madleen, which left the Italian port of Catania on June 1 to travel to Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid, in this picture released on June 2, 2025 on social media.

Being bold and not apologizing for Israeli identity in front of the UN - opinion

The systemic bias is too difficult to ignore. Since 2006, the UN General Assembly has passed more resolutions against Israel than all other countries combined.

 THE WRITER attends a session of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Meta must label Al Jazeera as state media. Here's why - opinion

This is the time for Meta to start labeling Al Jazeera and AJ+, so it will be a little harder for anyone to get away with quoting them and saying “Facebook says it’s true.”

 AL JAZEERA headquarters in Doha, Qatar.

Why the ‘60 Minutes’ segment with freed hostages fell short - opinion

While the '60 Minutes' segment does not explicitly put the onus on Israel, its framing choices and selective narrative emphasis shifts emotional blame, despite Hamas being the perpetrator.

 LESLIE STAHL on ‘60 Minutes’ at the start of the segment.

UN bias creates boomerang effect of disinformation and undermines legitimacy - opinion

By implying that certain atrocities vanish from official records, the UN inadvertently legitimizes terrorist groups and diminishes moderate voices, both Israeli and Palestinian.

 CLASSMATES AND teachers visit a soccer field in the Druze village of Majdal Shams on the Golan Heights last summer, after 12 children between the ages of 10 and 16 were killed in a rocket attack from Lebanon.

How many more times must we bear witness to antisemitism? - opinion

Leave us alone. “Never again” means never again. This time, we will take you down with us if forced to.

 A sign being held at Begin Gate in Tel Aviv, reminiscent of the sign over the entrance to the Auschwitz concentration camp, reading “Until the last hostage.”

NYT coverage of war creates 'imbalanced' sympathy for Palestinian side, study finds

The study, published by Yale professor, Edieal Pinker, revealed that "Little mention is made of Israeli casualties post-October 7 or of Palestinian acts of violence post-October 7."

 A photo illustration shows a cozy morning scene features the international edition of The New York Times alongside a cup of cappuccino with latte art and a notebook.

Erin Molan: A champion for truth and justice - opinion

Erin Molan’s courage should not go unnoticed, and Israel would be wise to engage with figures like her in establishing an international platform for broadcasting truthful and unbiased reporting.

 Australian journalist Erin Molan in Tel Aviv on December 22, 2024.