Miriam Berger

Miriam Berger is a staff writer with The Washington Post's foreign news desk in Washington, D.C. She has previously reported around the Middle East and parts of Africa and Central Asia.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/miriam-berger/

90%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

88%

Examples:

  • The author quotes Khateeb saying 'We need deliveries every day', but fails to provide context or clarify whether this statement is accurate.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The author does not disclose any potential conflicts of interest in either article.

Contradictions

62%

Examples:

  • The article ignores Israeli actions during the conflict and presents them as solely responsible for humanitarian problems in Gaza.
  • The Washington Post reports that the attack was initiated by a rocket fired from a boat off the coast of Gaza, while the articles from CNN and MSN state that the attack was initiated by a barrage of rockets fired from within Gaza.

Deceptions

95%

Examples:

  • The author quotes Khateeb saying 'We need deliveries every day', but fails to provide context or clarify whether this statement is accurate.
  • The Washington Post reports that the attack was initiated by a rocket fired from a boat off the coast of Gaza, while the articles from CNN and MSN state that the attack was initiated by a barrage of rockets fired from within Gaza.

Recent Articles

Gazans Mark Ramadan Amidst Ongoing Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis

Gazans Mark Ramadan Amidst Ongoing Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis

Broke On: Wednesday, 13 March 2024 The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has resulted in a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with many Palestinians displaced from their homes and struggling to find food, water, medical supplies, and shelter. During Ramadan this year, Gazans are marking the holy month amidst these struggles as they have been involuntarily fasting long before it started due to the conflict's impact on their daily lives.

Multi-pronged Attack on Israel by Hamas: An Unbiased Breakdown

Broke On: Saturday, 07 October 2023 Hamas launched a multi-pronged attack on Israel involving rockets, drones, and naval commandos. The attack targeted several locations in southern Israel, causing significant damage and loss of life. The Israeli Defense Forces intercepted many of the rockets and drones, and thwarted the naval commando attack. The attack has been described as one of the most sophisticated by Hamas to date, demonstrating a significant escalation in the group's capabilities. The international community has expressed concern over the escalation of violence, calling for restraint from both sides.