Hostages' Bodies Found Near Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital Amid Ongoing Conflict

Palestine, State of
Reports of antisemitic and anti-Muslim discrimination at U.S. schools have surfaced
The Al-Shifa Hospital suffered severe damage due to the conflict
The bodies of Yehudit Weiss and Noa Marciano were found near Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital
The IDF claimed to have found military equipment, including Kalashnikov rifles and RPGs, in the same location where the bodies were discovered
The IDF reported an attack on the house of the head of Hamas' political bureau, Ismail Haniyeh

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has taken a tragic turn with the discovery of the bodies of hostages near Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported the recovery of the body of Yehudit Weiss, a 65-year-old Israeli woman, and a 19-year-old female soldier, Noa Marciano. Both were reportedly held captive by Hamas.

The IDF also reported an attack on the house of the head of Hamas' political bureau, Ismail Haniyeh, and the shooting of six people at a Jerusalem checkpoint. In addition, the IDF claimed to have found military equipment, including Kalashnikov rifles and RPGs, in the same location where the bodies were discovered.

The Al-Shifa Hospital, where the bodies were found, reportedly suffered severe damage due to the conflict. The hospital lost power over the weekend, leading to babies being removed from their incubators. In response, the IDF sent battery-powered incubators to the hospital.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has made statements on the future of Gaza and the need for Palestinian governance. He has yet to comment on the recent developments.

The conflict has also had repercussions beyond the immediate area. Reports of antisemitic and anti-Muslim discrimination at U.S. schools have surfaced, highlighting the far-reaching effects of the conflict.

The situation remains fluid, with both sides accusing each other of atrocities and violations of international law. The international community continues to call for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.

Confidence

70%

Doubts
  • Contradictions between sources about the identities of the bodies found near the Al-Shifa Hospital

Sources

70%

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Body of Hamas captive Yehudit Weiss found near Gaza hospital, Israel says

Al Jazeera Media Network Al Jazeera Friday, 17 November 2023 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • Israeli officials also claimed to have found military equipment, including Kalashnikov rifles and RPGs, in the same location.
  • Accuracy
    • The body of Yehudit Weiss, a 65-year-old mother of five who was taken captive by Hamas during its October 7 attacks, has been recovered near the al-Shifa Hospital, according to Israel's military. Weiss was reportedly murdered by terrorists in the Gaza Strip. This contradicts the reports from the South China Morning Post and the New York Post which state that the body of a 19-year-old female soldier, Noa Marciano, was also found near the hospital.
  • Deception (80%)
    • Hamas official Bassem Naim described the claims as a 'farce' and said the group did not rule out the possibility that Israeli soldiers had planted the weapons themselves.
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (70%)
    • Israeli military spokesman Daniel Hagari told a televised briefing, 'Yehudit was murdered by the terrorists in the Gaza Strip, and we didn’t manage to reach her in time.' This statement presents a clear bias towards the Israeli perspective.
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (70%)
      • Al Jazeera is a state-funded broadcaster. Qatar has previously funded Hamas.
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication

      84%

      The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
      (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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      Body of hostage Yehudit Weiss recovered in building near Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital, IDF says

      CBS News Site: https://www.cbsnews.com/articles/about-us/ Cara Tabachnick Friday, 17 November 2023 13:10
      • Unique Points
        • The hospital lost power over the weekend, leading to babies being removed from their incubators. The IDF sent battery-powered incubators to the hospital.
      • Accuracy
        • The body of Yehudit Weiss, an Israeli hostage abducted by Hamas during an attack on Israel, was found in a building near Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital, according to a statement by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). This contradicts the reports from the South China Morning Post and the New York Post which state that the body of a 19-year-old female soldier, Noa Marciano, was also found near the hospital.
      • Deception (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Fallacies (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Bias (90%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication

      92%

      The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
      (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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      IDF finds body of 65-year-old Israeli woman held by Hamas near Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital

      Haaretz Unknown Haaretz Friday, 17 November 2023 13:10
      • Unique Points
        • The shooting of six people at a Jerusalem checkpoint
        • The IDF's attack on the house of the head of Hamas' political bureau, Ismail Haniyeh
        • U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's statements on the future of Gaza and the need for Palestinian governance
        • Reports on antisemitic and anti-Muslim discrimination at U.S. schools
        • The shooting down of Israeli missiles by Syria
      • Accuracy
        No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
      • Deception (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Fallacies (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Bias (80%)
        • Netanyahu blames Hamas for Israel's 'unsuccessful' efforts to minimize civilian deaths in Gaza
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        81%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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        Israel-Hamas war live updates: Body of IDF soldier, 19, abducted by Hamas recovered near Al-Shifa hospital

        New York Post Kaydi Pelletier, Thursday, 16 November 2023 15:18
        • Unique Points
          • Marciano had appeared in a video released by Hamas in which she provided identifying information and pleaded with the Israeli military to stop bombarding the area.
          • The IDF condemned Hamas for its consistent usage of psychological terror including through the dissemination of videos and photos of hostages.
        • Accuracy
          • The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) recovered the body of 19-year-old Noa Marciano, a female soldier abducted by Hamas terrorists during the Oct. 7 attack on Israel, near the Al-Shifa Hospital. This contradicts the reports from Al Jazeera and CBS News which state that the body of Yehudit Weiss was found near the hospital.
        • Deception (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Fallacies (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Bias (80%)
          • The article uses the term 'terrorists' to describe Hamas, indicating a bias towards Israel.
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication

          81%

          The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
          (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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          Bodies of 2 hostages found near Gaza’s al-Shifa hospital, says Israel army

          South China Morning Post (SCMP) news website Thursday, 16 November 2023 19:32
          • Unique Points
            • The Israeli army raided the hospital and found footage related to the hostages on computers at the facility.
            • The operation has reportedly caused severe damage to the hospital.
            • Israeli officials claim around 240 people were taken hostage during the Hamas attacks which killed some 1,200 people, mostly civilians.
            • Hamas officials say Israel's bombardment and ground offensive in the Gaza Strip have killed more than 11,500 people, mostly civilians including thousands of children.
          • Accuracy
            • Israeli soldiers have found the bodies of two hostages near Gaza's al-Shifa hospital, which were seized by Hamas militants during their attacks on southern Israel on October 7. The bodies of Yehudit Weiss, 65, and a female soldier were found near the hospital. This contradicts the reports from Al Jazeera and CBS News which state that only the body of Yehudit Weiss was found near the hospital.
          • Deception (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Fallacies (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Bias (80%)
            • Hamas “don’t give a hoot about the Palestinians”, he said.
              • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said efforts to minimise civilian casualties in Gaza had been “not successful” but blamed Hamas, saying the group was using civilians as “human shields”, the BBC reported.
              • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication
              • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication