Spin Watch

Iran says nuclear talks with the US remain possible, but missile restrictions demanded by Washington are obstructing progress, warns such conditions “negate any talks.” The language in this article frames … Read Article

Iran says nuclear talks with the US remain possible, but missile restrictions demanded by Washington are obstructing progress, warns such conditions “negate any talks.” In this headline, the framing implies … Read Article

While the operation was underway, a private vehicle approached the forces. Believing the vehicle posed a threat, the forces opened fire. Three passengers, all from the same family, were injured … Read Article

The New York Times reports that the US has suspended most visas for Palestinian Arab passport holders, citing national security. The framing of this piece highlights a structural breakdown by … Read Article

A senior Israeli official said, “If he was there, there’s no chance he survived this elimination attempt.” This article utilizes a form of euphemistic language that obscures violence with words … Read Article

Norway’s largest pension fund to divest from Caterpillar over use in Judea and Samaria The article uses the legitimizing language of “fund,” “investment,” and “divestment” to describe what is essentially … Read Article

FBI Director: The shooting at a Texas synagogue was ‘domestic terrorism’ This headline frames the violent act as ‘domestic terrorism,’ a term that can be seen as a euphemism for … Read Article

A Syrian source claims IDF troops entered a base near Damascus before withdrawing. The IDF responded: "We do not comment on foreign reports." In this headline, the ambiguity of the … Read Article

A Syrian source claims IDF troops entered a base near Damascus before withdrawing. The IDF responded: "We do not comment on foreign reports." This headline subtly presents the IDF’s intrusion … Read Article

Witkoff: Israel Will ‘Settle’ Conflict with Hamas This Year The use of the term “settle” in this context creates the impression of legitimacy and a mutual agreement, which can be … Read Article