Spin Watch (11/14/25)
UCL lecturer tells students to investigate ‘blood libel’ case The language used in this article is effective in framing the lecturer’s comments as an endorsement of historical anti-Semitic narratives, rather … Read Article
UCL lecturer tells students to investigate ‘blood libel’ case The language used in this article is effective in framing the lecturer’s comments as an endorsement of historical anti-Semitic narratives, rather … Read Article
Direct flights between Israel, Morocco to commence in February The article uses the language of diplomacy and agreement (“discussions,” “approved by aviation authorities”) to mask underlying power dynamics and historical … Read Article
“Syria got into war with Israel 50 years ago. Then, in 1974, there was a disengagement agreement,” al-Sharaa said, speaking to the newspaper after his landmark visit to the White … Read Article
British actor and comedian John Cleese cancels his sold-out Israel shows, after reposting anti-Israel content on social media. Producers claim he caved to threats from the BDS movement. In the … Read Article
“Addressing the soldiers, the Reconnaissance Unit Commander said, “We fought so that Hadar would be brought back for burial in Israel. This is a powerful and emotional closure, culminating precisely … Read Article
We intend to fight the evasion law The title of this article implies a clear stance against evasion law, framing the fight against it as a legitimate action for justice … Read Article
Iran threatens to rebuild nuclear sites ‘stronger than before’ The language of the article frames Iran’s decision to rebuild its nuclear sites as a threat, potentially evoking a sense of … Read Article
“Police estimate that the remaining steps in the investigation will be completed by Friday morning” This news story revolves around the investigation of former Military Advocate General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, with … Read Article
Donald Trump warns New York: Elect Mamdani and face federal funding cuts In this story, the way the former President’s criticisms of the recently elected Mayor of New York City … Read Article
At a security briefing convened by the Prime Minister, senior defense officials warn Hezbollah is accelerating its armament and infrastructure rehabilitation efforts. The article uses the term “security briefing” to … Read Article