Spin Watch

Spin Watch (7/26/25)

UN nuclear watchdog ‘optimistic’ about Iran inspections The framing of this article subtly implies the legitimacy of the UN’s International Atomic Energy Agency’s role in monitoring Iran’s nuclear activities, without … Read Article

Spin Watch (7/25/25)

Analysis: European nations call on Israel to stop ‘carnage and famine’ in Gaza In the first paragraph, the language used to describe the situation in Gaza is notably euphemistic. The … Read Article

Spin Watch (7/24/25)

Hamas officially delivers its response to the mediators regarding the ceasefire proposal in Gaza. The story refers to the ongoing negotiations between Hamas and an unnamed mediator, portraying the exchange … Read Article

Spin Watch (7/23/25)

Herzog: Hamas loots aid, prevents proper distribution The framing of this story presents the legitimacy of Israel’s actions through Herzog’s words, which place the blame on Hamas for the humanitarian … Read Article

Spin Watch (7/22/25)

Former PM Bennett: Likud is stabbing the soldiers in the back The first major theme in this article is the framing of political infighting within the Likud party as a … Read Article

Spin Watch (7/21/25)

The United States launched strikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure on June 22, targeting key facilities in Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz. The narrative of this article portrays military aggression as a … Read Article

Spin Watch (7/20/25)

“Minister warns: ‘Snowball effect has started, only Netanyahu can stop it’” The language used in this article frames political maneuverings and potential election outcomes as a crisis, employing phrases like … Read Article

Spin Watch (7/19/25)

Harvard sued for refusing to punish students who attacked Jew In this story, the use of terms like “safety marshals” and “pro-Palestinian Arab demonstration” creates a deceptive framing that obscures … Read Article

Spin Watch (7/18/25)

10-year-old boy hit by car in Ashdod dies of injuries In the framing of the story, the tragic death of a child is presented as an isolated incident, rather than … Read Article

Spin Watch (7/17/25)

“Economic resilience of Israeli economy surprises many” The first paragraph of the article employs a language that could be interpreted as euphemistic or misleading. Phrases such as “economic resilience” and … Read Article