Spin Watch

BBC moves to tackle antisemitism with new staff training The article frames the BBC’s decision to provide staff training on antisemitism as a response to legitimate concerns raised by Jewish … Read Article

Senior Egyptian official says any opening of the Rafah crossing would require two-way movement of residents. This article frames the requirement of two-way movement of residents at the Rafah crossing … Read Article

Man who shot two National Guardsmen near White House appears in court The framing of this story centers the violent actions of an individual, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, without addressing the structural … Read Article

Actor John Cleese apologizes for posting anti-Israel material on social media, condemns Hamas as “the nastiest terrorist group”. In this headline, the framing of John Cleese’s actions as an apology … Read Article

Actor John Cleese apologizes for posting anti-Israel material on social media, condemns Hamas as “the nastiest terrorist group”. In the headline, the term “anti-Israel” is utilized rather than a more … Read Article

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit Israel Dec. 6-7, meeting PM Netanyahu to discuss Gaza ceasefire and bilateral ties. The narrative framing here presents the visit of German Chancellor Friedrich … Read Article

Trump: National Guardsman shot in DC has died The article’s framing presents a narrative of legitimacy surrounding the US military and governmental responses to violent incidents. The use of euphemistic … Read Article

“This will only stiffen our resolve to ensure that we make Washington, DC, safe and beautiful. The drop in crime has been historic. The increase in safety and security has … Read Article

With the war in Gaza over, Trump had hoped the encounter would mark a breakthrough toward Saudi-Israeli normalization The article uses the term “war” to describe the conflict in Gaza, … Read Article

Tabataba’i was a veteran in the Hezbollah terrorist organization. He joined its ranks in the 1980s and has since held a series of senior positions, including commanding the “Radwan Force” … Read Article