At least 19 people, including eight women and eight children, were killed overnight in central Gaza
IDF spokesperson advises people to leave Jabalia and several other neighborhoods in Rafah city due to dangerous combat zone
International concerns continue to mount over Israel's conduct in protecting civilians during military operations
Israeli military issues evacuation orders in Rafah, thousands flee amid heavy clashes and international concerns
More than 110,000 people have already fled north from the city
World Food Programme is running out of food for distribution in southern Gaza by Saturday
In the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, fresh evacuation orders were issued by the Israeli military on Saturday for areas in Rafah as they prepared to expand operations. Avichay Adraee, the Israel Defense Forces spokesperson for Arab media, advised people to leave Jabalia and several other neighborhoods in Rafah city due to the dangerous combat zone. The warning came amid heavy clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants on the outskirts of Gaza City, leaving crucial aid crossings inaccessible. More than 110,000 people have already fled north from the city.
Meanwhile, international concerns continue to mount over Israel's conduct in protecting civilians during its military operations. The Biden administration believes that Israel has most likely violated international standards but has not found specific instances that would justify withholding military aid. The US State Department reported that investigations into potential violations are ongoing.
Despite these concerns, the Israeli Defense Forces have continued to expand their operations in Rafah and northern Gaza where Hamas has regrouped. At least 19 people, including eight women and eight children, were killed overnight in central Gaza. The World Food Programme is running out of food for distribution in southern Gaza by Saturday.
The situation remains volatile as both sides continue to engage in hostilities.
Israel ordered evacuations in Rafah and expanded its operation in northern Gaza where Hamas has regrouped.
At least 19 people, including eight women and eight children, were killed overnight in central Gaza.
Crucial aid crossings remain inaccessible, meaning supplies of food, medicines, tents and blankets are dwindling. The World Food Programme will run out of food for distribution in southern Gaza by Saturday.
Accuracy
Israel ordered evacuations in Rafah and expanded its operation in northern Gaza.
Heavy fighting is underway in northern Gaza.
The few remaining hospitals in Rafah are at 250% capacity and food and fuel are running out.
Israel has sealed off eastern Rafah from the south and shut down the only crossing between the enclave and Egypt.
Dozens were arrested during pro-Palestinian protests at US universities.
Deception
(30%)
The article contains selective reporting as it only reports details that support the author's position against Israel. The author does not provide any context or counter-arguments, making the article one-sided. Additionally, there are emotional manipulation tactics used through phrases like 'heavy fighting is underway', 'people were in a dangerous combat zone', and 'crucial aid crossings remain inaccessible'. These phrases create a sense of urgency and fear for the reader.
People were in a dangerous combat zone
Heavy fighting is underway in northern Gaza, where Hamas appeared to have once again regrouped
Crucial aid crossings remain inaccessible
Fallacies
(85%)
The author makes an appeal to authority by quoting the US administration's statement about Israel potentially breaching international law. However, the author does not provide any analysis or evaluation of this statement beyond reporting it.
The US said it had 'reasonable' evidence that Israel breached international law protecting civilians in how it conducted its war against Hamas.
But the Biden administration said it wasn’t able to link specific US weapons to individual attacks by Israeli forces in Gaza.
Bias
(80%)
The author uses language that depicts Israel as having no choice but to destroy Hamas and strike with great force, implying a justification for their actions. The article also mentions the US stating that Israel may have breached international law without providing evidence or context as to why this is significant.
Heavy fighting is underway in northern Gaza, where Hamas appeared to have once again regrouped in an area where Israel has already launched punishing assaults.
NewsWorldMiddle East Army spokesman, Avichay Adraee, tells Palestinians in Jabaliya and Beit Lahiya cities and the surrounding areas to leave their homes and head to shelters in the west of Gaza City, warning that people were in "a dangerous combat zone" and that Israel was going to strike with "great force."
The US said it had 'reasonable' evidence that Israel breached international law protecting civilians in how it conducted its war against Hamas.
The Biden administration believes that Israel has most likely violated international standards in failing to protect civilians in Gaza
Israel has not shared complete information on U.S. weapons usage in specific incidents alleged to involve human rights law violations
Accuracy
Israel has the knowledge, experience and tools to mitigate civilian harm in its military operations
Israeli military ordered evacuations from areas in Rafah on Saturday
At least 19 people, including eight women and eight children, were killed overnight in central Gaza.
The few remaining hospitals in Rafah are at 250% capacity and food and fuel are running out.
Deception
(100%)
None Found At Time Of
Publication
Fallacies
(95%)
The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy when the State Department report states that 'Israel has not shared complete information to verify whether U.S. weapons have been used in specific incidents alleged to have involved human rights law violations.' This implies that the lack of information from Israel is sufficient reason to assume violation of international law, but it does not provide any evidence or logical reasoning for this assumption.
'the results on the ground, including high levels of civilian casualties, raise substantial questions as to whether the Israel Defense Forces are making sufficient use of those tools.'
'It deems that assurances Israel provided in March that it would use U.S. arms consistent with international law are credible and reliable,'
The Biden administration said it is reasonable to assess that US weapons have been used by Israeli forces in Gaza in ways inconsistent with international humanitarian law but stopped short of officially saying Israel violated the law.
Accuracy
Israel ordered evacuations in Rafah and expanded its operation in northern Gaza.
At least 19 people, including eight women and eight children, were killed overnight in central Gaza.
Deception
(30%)
The article contains selective reporting and emotional manipulation. The Biden administration's report is criticized for not making definitive findings on whether US weapons have been used in violation of international humanitarian law, but the article focuses only on the potential violations and does not mention any efforts by Israel to mitigate civilian harm or comply with best practices. Additionally, the article uses phrases like 'massive diplomatic dodge' and 'stark moment in US-Israeli relations' to manipulate readers' emotions and create a negative perception of the situation.
The report did not find that Israel has withheld humanitarian aid to Gaza in violation of US law.
However, it is sharply critical of the toll of Israel’s military campaign.
Fallacies
(70%)
The article contains several examples of fallacies. The author, Jennifer Hansler and Kylie Atwood, present a report from the State Department that suggests US weapons were used by Israeli forces in ways inconsistent with international humanitarian law without officially stating Israel violated the law. This presents a Dichotomous Depiction fallacy where only one side of the issue is presented (the negative impact of Israeli actions). Additionally, there are several instances of Appeals to Authority throughout the article as it cites statements from President Joe Biden and other officials without providing counterarguments or evidence. Furthermore, inflammatory rhetoric is used in phrases such as “high levels of civilian casualties” and “the impact of Israel’s military operations on humanitarian actors,” which present a Strawman fallacy by exaggerating the negative aspects of Israeli actions. These examples contribute to a score of 70, leaving room for improvement in providing a more balanced and accurate representation of the situation.
The report suggests US weapons were used by Israeli forces in ways inconsistent with international humanitarian law without officially stating Israel violated the law.
The article presents only one side of the issue (the negative impact of Israeli actions) in a Dichotomous Depiction fallacy.
Appeals to Authority are made throughout the article as it cites statements from President Joe Biden and other officials without providing counterarguments or evidence.
Inflammatory rhetoric is used, such as “high levels of civilian casualties” and “the impact of Israel’s military operations on humanitarian actors,” which present a Strawman fallacy by exaggerating the negative aspects of Israeli actions.
