Spin Watch

Israel Police: Tibi’s comments ‘criminal offense’ The language and framing in this piece is indicative of an attempt to construct legitimacy around an action that can potentially be interpreted as … Read Article

“My wife and I are greatly saddened to hear of the death of Eva Schloss. The horrors that she endured as a young woman are impossible to comprehend and yet … Read Article

National Security Minister backs officers who ‘neutralized’ man in Tarabin The framing of this story reveals an implicit acceptance of state-sanctioned violence, framed as necessary for security. The term “neutralized” … Read Article

Angelina Jolie visits Gaza-Egypt border, assesses aid flow The article presents Angelina Jolie’s visit to the Gaza-Egypt border as a humanitarian effort, legitimizing her role by referring to her as … Read Article

Jolie visits Rafah crossing, Gazans being treated in Egypt The framing of the article leans heavily on the actions and opinions of actress Angelina Jolie, using her celebrity status to … Read Article

Protesters in Iran burn a Qassem Soleimani statue, one day before the anniversary of his death, as nationwide unrest escalates. The title frames the act of protest as an isolated … Read Article

An explosion in a beverage shop in Nazareth sparks a fire, leaving 15 people injured, three of them in serious condition. MDA and Fire and Rescue teams are on the … Read Article

Discussing efforts to reach a second phase of the ceasefire in Gaza, Netanyahu was candid: “One word, disarmament.” The legitimacy of the ceasefire is presented as contingent on the disarmament … Read Article

Under Iran’s defense doctrine, responses are set before threats materialize This article uses language to frame Iran’s defense policy as preemptive, creating a potential sense of imminent threat in the … Read Article

After Israel recognizes Somaliland, Yemen’s Houthis warn that any Israeli presence on Somali soil will be a military target. This article’s title frames the threat of violence from Yemen’s Houthi … Read Article