Spin Watch

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

Spin Watch (7/16/25)

Lebanon’s central bank bans financial institutions from dealing with Hezbollah’s Al-Qard Al-Hassan, a group sanctioned by the US Treasury. In this article, the framing of Hezbollah’s Al-Qard Al-Hassan as merely … Read Article

Spin Watch (7/15/25)

Iran delays nuclear talks with the US following Israeli and US strikes on its nuclear facilities The language used in this report frames the actions of Israel and the US … Read Article

Spin Watch (7/14/25)

Netanyahu: ‘We accepted the deal, Hamas rejected it’ The language used in this article subtly legitimizes the Israeli government’s stance by framing it as a response to “claims that the … Read Article

Spin Watch (7/13/25)

A call to Israel: Stand tall and finish the fight! The title of this article employs emotive language, framing the ongoing conflict as a shared national trauma and financial burden. … Read Article

Spin Watch (7/12/25)

A US appeals court overturns 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed’s plea deal, reinstating the possibility of the death penalty. The terminology used in this headline inherently legitimizes the US court … Read Article

Spin Watch (7/11/25)

In strike in Lebanon: IDF, Shin Bet eliminate terrorist who planned attacks in Israel The language used in this headline implies legitimacy in the action of “elimination” of Muhammad Shoaib. … Read Article

Spin Watch (7/10/25)

MK Halevi: ‘We will strike at the terrorist pipeline’ In this article, the legitimacy of a new law is established via coercive language and the framing of its necessity for … Read Article