Iran Launches Dozens of Drones Toward Israel, IDF on High Alert

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Iran has launched dozens of drones toward Israel
The IDF is on high alert and constantly monitoring the operational situation.
Iran Launches Dozens of Drones Toward Israel, IDF on High Alert

Iran has launched dozens of drones toward Israel, according to four US and Israeli officials. The IDF is on high alert and is constantly monitoring the operational situation.


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Confidence

90%

No Doubts Found At Time Of Publication

Sources

72%

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Iran has launched drones toward Israel, says IDF spokesperson

CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language CNN staff Saturday, 13 April 2024 20:19
  • Unique Points
    • Iran has launched drones toward Israel
    • Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Daniel Hagari announced
    • Dozens of drones were launched by Iran, citing four US and Israeli officials
    • This is a developing story and will be updated.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (50%)
    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title implies that Iran has launched drones towards Israel when no evidence of this was provided in the body of the article. Secondly, CNN staff member Barak Ravid reports on a story without providing any sources or disclosing them which violates one of our ignore rules.
    • Iran has launched drones toward Israel
    • CNN political and global affairs analyst Barak Ravid reports that dozens of drones were launched by Iran
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by citing the Israel Defense Forces spokesperson as a source. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric with phrases such as 'regional escalation' and 'threat that will take hours to arrive in Israel'. Additionally, there is no evidence presented in the article to support these claims.
    • We are following the threat in the airspace. It’s a threat that will take a number of hours to arrive in Israel,
  • Bias (75%)
    The article contains a statement from an Israeli Defense Forces spokesperson that Iran has launched drones toward Israel. This is presented as fact without any context or evidence to support it. The author also cites unnamed US and Israeli officials who claim that dozens of drones were launched by Iran, but again provides no supporting evidence.
    • Iran has launched drones toward Israel,
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication

    59%

    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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    Iran has launched drone attacks at Israel, U.S. officials say

    CNBC News Rebecca Picciotto Saturday, 13 April 2024 20:18
    • Unique Points
      • Iran launched drone attacks at Israel
      • The United States will stand with the people of Israel and support their defense against these threats from Iran.
      • Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Daniel Hagari said that Israel would work in close coordination with the U.S. and regional partners to intercept the launches.
      • Iran's Revolutionary Guard seized a Portuguese-flagged cargo ship with links to Israel in the Strait of Hormuz
      • Israel announced that beginning on Sunday it would close schools and limit gatherings to 1000 people in certain areas.
    • Accuracy
      • Iran has launched drone attacks at Israel
      • Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Daniel Hagari announced that Israel would work in close coordination with the U.S. and regional partners to intercept the launches.
    • Deception (50%)
      The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that Iran has launched drone attacks at Israel and the US officials say so but there are no quotes from any official source to back this claim up. Secondly, the article mentions that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei looks at coffins of members killed in Israeli airstrike on Iranian embassy complex in Damascus during funeral ceremony which is not related to the current situation and it's unclear how it relates to drone attacks. Thirdly, the article mentions that Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Daniel Hagari said Israel would work 'in close coordination' with US and regional partners but there are no quotes from any official source or partner country confirming this coordination.
      • Iran has begun an airborne attack against Israel
      • The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said in a Saturday statement that the missile and drone launches were 'in response to the crimes by the Zionist Regime'
    • Fallacies (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Bias (85%)
      The article contains multiple examples of religious bias. The author uses language that demonizes Israel and portrays Iran as a victim. For example, the phrase 'Iran has begun an airborne attack against Israel' implies that Israel is responsible for the attacks when no evidence is provided to support this claim.
      • The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said in a Saturday statement that the missile and drone launches were
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication

      76%

      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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      Iran launches drones towards Israel weeks after deadly Syria consulate strike

      Fox News Media Greg Norman, Saturday, 13 April 2024 21:04
      • Unique Points
        • Iran launched drones from its own territory toward Israel
        • Israel has for weeks been preparing for the possibility of a direct attack from Iran
        • The United States will stand with the people of Israel and support their defense against these threats from Iran
        • This is a developing story and will be updated.
        • <ul><li>Biden confirmed Friday that U.S. intelligence showed that an Iranian attack on Israel could happen soon
        • ✖Iran has been observed preparing cruise missiles for use in a potential attack on Israel
      • Accuracy
        • Iran has launched drones from its own territory toward Israel
        • Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Daniel Hagari announced that dozens of drones were launched by Iran
        • The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned Zahedi in 2010 for playing a key role in Iran's support of Hezbollah
      • Deception (50%)
        The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Israel has been preparing for a direct attack from Iran for weeks when there is no evidence to support this claim. Secondly, the author quotes National White House National Security Council Spokesperson stating that President Biden will meet with his national security team and Israeli officials as well as other partners and allies regarding the situation. However, it is not clear if these meetings have already taken place or are scheduled to take place in the future. Thirdly, when discussing how Israel has shot down drones in the past, former IDF spokesman Jonathan Conricus mentions that they can be taken down by various methods such as Iron Dome and David Sling. However, he does not provide any specific details on how these systems work or their effectiveness against Iranian drones.
        • The article claims that Israel has been preparing for a direct attack from Iran for weeks when there is no evidence to support this claim.
      • Fallacies (85%)
        The article contains several fallacies. The first is an appeal to authority when it quotes the Supreme Leader of Iran saying that Israel will be punished for the airstrike on its consulate in Syria. This statement is not supported by any evidence and should not be taken as factual without further investigation.
        • Iran launched drones from its own territory toward Israel late Saturday, days after its Supreme Leader warned it would hit back in response to an airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Syria that left several generals dead. Earlier Saturday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel had for weeks "been preparing for the possibility of a direct attack from Iran." The Supreme Leader's statement is not supported by any evidence and should not be taken as factual without further investigation.
        • The U.S. State Department announced it was restricting travel for government employees and their family members outside of major cities in Israel as concerns remained high that Iran could strike. This statement implies that the airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Syria is directly related to Israel's security, which may not be entirely accurate.
        • Former IDF spokesman Jonathan Conricus told Fox News Digital there are various ways that Israel has shot down drones in the past. He mentions several methods such as Iron Dome, David Sling and helicopters or fighter jets. This statement implies that these methods have been successful in shooting down drones, which may not be entirely accurate.
      • Bias (85%)
        The article contains a statement from the Israeli Prime Minister that Israel has been preparing for a direct attack from Iran. This is an example of political bias as it implies that there is only one side to this conflict and ignores any potential motivations or actions by other parties involved.
        • ]I established a clear principle -- whoever hurts us, we hurt him. We will protect ourselves from any threat and we will do so with coolness and determination[
          • The Prime Minister said Israel's air defenses are deployed, we are ready for any scenario, both in attack and in defense.
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication

          85%

          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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          Iran launches dozens of drones at Israel as Mideast tensions soar: Live updates

          USA Today Saturday, 13 April 2024 00:00
          • Unique Points
            • Iran sent a wave of drones toward Israel
            • The IDF is on high alert and is constantly monitoring the operational situation
            • Developments:
            • <ul><li>Biden returned to the White House to meet with national security advisers about events in the Mideast on Saturday afternoon, cutting short a weekend trip to Delaware
            • Iraq and Jordan temporarily closed their airspace as Iran launched drones toward Israel Saturday
            • <li>Canada on Saturday became the latest nation to warn its citizens against any travel to Israel and the Palestinian territories amid growing threats of attacks on Israel
          • Accuracy
            • Iran has threatened to retaliate for an April 1 attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus that killed seven of its military commanders
          • Deception (80%)
            The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Iran sent a wave of drones towards Israel but does not provide any evidence to support this claim. Secondly, the article quotes an unnamed U.S official who claims that Iran has threatened to retaliate for an April 1 attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus which killed seven military commanders, however it is not clear if there was any involvement of Israel in this attack or if it was a false claim made by the US official. Thirdly, the article quotes retired general Amos Yadlin who claims that Iran has been observed preparing cruise missiles for use in a potential attack on Israel but again no evidence to support this claim is provided. The article also mentions an incident where Iranian forces seized an Israeli-linked cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, however it does not provide any details about the seizure or if there was any involvement of Israel in it.
            • Iran sent a wave of drones toward Israel
            • Retired general Amos Yadlin claims that Iran has been observed preparing cruise missiles for use in a potential attack on Israel but again no evidence to support this claim is provided.
            • The U.S official claims that Iran has threatened to retaliate for an April 1 attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus which killed seven military commanders, however it is not clear if there was any involvement of Israel in this attack or if it was a false claim made by the US official.
          • Fallacies (80%)
            The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing the attack as a 'wave' and an 'attack is likely to unfold over a number of hours'. They also use appeals to authority by citing U.S National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson, President Joe Biden, and other officials without providing any context or evidence for their statements. Additionally, the author uses dichotomous depictions when describing Israel as being on high alert while Iran is preparing missiles for a potential attack.
            • The IDF is on high alert
            • Iran has threatened to retaliate for an April 1 attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus that killed seven of its military commanders
            • Israel's military said sirens will sound in any threatened areas.
            • Retired general Amos Yadlin told Channel 12 TV news the drones were equipped with 20 kg of explosives.
          • Bias (85%)
            The article reports that Iran has launched a wave of drones towards Israel. The author does not provide any personal opinions or biases in the reporting. However, there are some examples of language used by the author and other sources that could be seen as inflammatory or sensationalist.
            • Developments: Biden returned to the White House to meet with national security advisers about events in the Mideast on Saturday afternoon, cutting short a weekend trip to Delaware
              • Iran sent a wave of drones toward Israel
                • The attack is likely to unfold over a number of hours
                • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                  None Found At Time Of Publication

                74%

                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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                Live updates: Iran’s retaliatory attack on Israel has begun

                NBC News Digital Saturday, 13 April 2024 21:06
                • Unique Points
                  None Found At Time Of Publication
                • Accuracy
                  • Iran has begun its retaliatory attack on Israel
                  • The attacks are beginning with drones, but they expect Iran to launch missiles as part of what is expected to be an hours long operation that is now expected to last late into the night.
                  • U.S. ships are prepared to help defend Israel, including the USS Carney and other destroyers and assets
                  • NSC confirms 'airborne attacks on Israel'
                  • President Joe Biden has been clear: our support for Israel's security is ironclad
                • Deception (50%)
                  The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that Iran has launched drones towards Israel and will launch missiles as part of an hours-long operation. However, the article does not provide any evidence to support this claim. Secondly, the article quotes a U.S official stating that Iran has begun its retaliatory strikes against Israel but later reports that there is no confirmation from NSC about airborne attacks on Israel and President Biden's team is in constant contact with Israeli officials, partners and allies. This contradicts the earlier statement made by the U.S official which implies a confirmed attack by Iran. Thirdly, the article quotes Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stating that Israel must be punished but does not provide any context or evidence to support this claim.
                  • The article states that Iran has launched drones towards Israel and will launch missiles as part of an hours-long operation. However, there is no evidence provided to support this claim.
                • Fallacies (75%)
                  The article contains several logical fallacies. Firstly, the author uses an appeal to authority by stating that three U.S officials told NBC News they also expect Iran to launch missiles as part of what is expected to be an hours long operation. However, this statement does not provide any evidence or reasoning for why these officials believe this will happen and therefore cannot be considered a reliable source of information.
                  • Iran has launched drones toward Israel
                  • The U.S military is ready to help defend Israel with ships, including the USS Carney, a destroyer that has been involved in shooting down Houthi projectiles but is now re-positioned to help Israel as well as other destroyers and assets.
                • Bias (85%)
                  The article contains multiple examples of bias. Firstly, the author uses language that dehumanizes Iran by referring to them as a 'terrorist state' and their actions as an 'attack'. This is not objective reporting but rather inflammatory rhetoric designed to elicit strong emotions from readers. Secondly, the article quotes Israeli officials who are biased towards Israel and its security interests. For example, Foreign Minister Katz says that Israel will respond with force if Iran attacks from within its territory. This statement is not balanced or objective as it does not provide any context for why such an attack would occur in the first place. Thirdly, the article uses language that demonizes Iran's actions by referring to them as a 'retaliatory strike'. This implies that Israel was responsible for some wrongdoing and that Iran's response is justified. Finally, the article quotes US officials who are biased towards their own country and its interests. For example, NSC spokesperson Adrienne Watson says that President Biden has been clear about his support for Israel's security. This statement is not objective as it does not provide any context for why such a stance was taken or what the implications of this support might be.
                  • Iran has begun its retaliatory attack on Israel
                    • President Biden has been clear: our support for Israel's security is ironclad.
                      • The attacks are beginning with drones, but they expect Iran to launch missiles as part of what is expected to be an hours long operation that is now expected to last late into the night.
                      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                        None Found At Time Of Publication
                      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                        None Found At Time Of Publication