Spin Watch

Sr. Hamas official: ‘Our people are under occupation’ The language utilized in this article portrays the coercive actions of Hamas as a legitimate response to “occupation”. The term “occupation” is … Read Article

45 murders in 43 days in Arab sector The use of the term “murders” and not “killings” or “deaths” in the headline immediately ascribes a sense of criminality and violence … Read Article

Woman kills 7 in Canadian school shooting, deadliest in nation’s history In this story, the narrative implies a legitimacy in the decision to return seized firearms to the Van Rootselaar … Read Article

I am an idiot In this piece, the author discusses Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef’s comments about those who recite the Hallel prayer on Yom Ha’atzmaut (Israel Independence Day), calling them “idiots.” … Read Article

“He must recognize Israel as the homeland of the Jewish people … he cannot say, I’m not antisemitic, but I’m not recognizing the homeland of the Jewish people, period,” Akunis … Read Article

Italian authorities probing suspected sabotage on northern rail lines after major delays as the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics opened. This article frames an act of suspected sabotage as a mere hinderance … Read Article

Kan’s selection committee chooses song for Eurovision This news story, while on the surface seeming neutral, subtly frames the selection process for the Eurovision song as a legitimate democratic choice, … Read Article

Kan selects song for Eurovision 2023 The article frames the process of song selection as a democratic and fair process without questioning the possible restrictive nature of the selection committee … Read Article

“I just had a very brief meeting with the Lebanese Chief of Defense General Rodolphe Haykal. I asked him point blank if he believes Hezbollah is a terrorist organization. He … Read Article

“I just had a very brief meeting with the Lebanese Chief of Defense General Rodolphe Haykal. I asked him point blank if he believes Hezbollah is a terrorist organization. He … Read Article