Hadas Gold

Hadas Gold is a correspondent on CNN's Media team. Previously, Gold was a correspondent in Jerusalem, covering one of the most intense periods for the region in recent memory. She has reported extensively on the rise of new militant groups, Israel's now-regular military raids into the West Bank and the future of the Palestinian Authority. Gold has also reported extensively on drastic internal political changes happening in Israel, from protest movements against government overhaul plans to corruption trials and leadership changes. Before moving to Jerusalem, Gold covered media, tech and politics for CNN from London and Washington D.C., where she was one of the lead reporters on the Trump administration's historic lawsuit to prevent AT&T from acquiring CNN's parent company Time Warner. Prior to joining CNN, Gold spent over five years at Politico as a media reporter and was awarded a fellowship with the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. She is a member of the National Council at the George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs.

Biography:  https://www.cnn.com/profiles/hadas-gold

96%

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 is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

90%

Examples:

  • Connecticut families are disappointed by this attempt to undercut the orderly and long overdue wind down of Alex Jones' InfoWars platform.
  • The article seems to favor Israel's perspective on the conflict, indicating a slight bias.
  • The articles lean towards Israel's perspective and contain language suggesting a slight bias.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • Connecticut families are disappointed by this attempt to undercut the orderly and long overdue wind down of Alex Jones' InfoWars platform.
  • The article seems to lean towards Israel's perspective, focusing more on their strategic moves and less on the impact on Gaza's civilians.

Contradictions

73%

Examples:

  • CNN reports that the attack lasted for two hours, while the articles from Reuters and Al Jazeera state that the attack lasted for three hours.
  • The article states that the Rafah crossing was closed due to the ongoing conflict, which is contradicted by both the Breitbart and Reuters articles which mention the crossing being open for humanitarian aid.

Deceptions

98%

Examples:

  • Alex Jones expects Infowars to operate for a few more months before it is shut down due to bankruptcy.
  • The trustee asked the bankruptcy judge for an emergency stay to conduct an orderly wind-down and sale process of Infowars.

Recent Articles

Alex Jones Facing Bankruptcy: Infowars to Shut Down, Owes $1.5 Billion in Damages for Sandy Hook Defamation Lawsuits

Alex Jones Facing Bankruptcy: Infowars to Shut Down, Owes $1.5 Billion in Damages for Sandy Hook Defamation Lawsuits

Broke On: Monday, 24 June 2024 A court-appointed trustee plans to shut down and liquidate Infowars, the media empire of controversial figure Alex Jones, due to over $1.5 billion in damages from defamation lawsuits related to his false claims about the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. The process is expected to be lengthy and costly, with efforts by some families to seize all assets met with resistance. Infowars, a platform for Jones' conspiracy theories and false information, will only continue broadcasting for a few more months before being shut down due to bankruptcy.

Israel Expands Ground Operations in Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict

Broke On: Monday, 30 October 2023 Israel has expanded its ground operations in Gaza on October 30, 2023. The operations are aimed at targeting Hamas' infrastructure and leadership. The escalation has led to increased casualties and a worsening humanitarian situation. A 36-hour blackout in Gaza has raised concerns about the impact of the conflict on civilians.

Israel Initiates Second Phase of Military Operation in Gaza Amidst Looting of UN Warehouses

Broke On: Sunday, 29 October 2023 Israel has initiated the second phase of its military operation in Gaza, involving the deployment of ground forces. A series of Israeli airstrikes occurred near Gaza's largest refugee camp. UN warehouses in Gaza, storing essential supplies, have been looted.

University of Pennsylvania Faces Donor Controversy Over Palestine Writes Literature Festival

Broke On: Thursday, 26 October 2023 The University of Pennsylvania is facing a controversy involving its donors and the Palestine Writes Literature Festival. Marc Rowan, a billionaire and Penn alumnus, threatened to withdraw his financial support from the university if it did not cancel the festival. The festival has been accused of promoting anti-Israel sentiments and supporting Hamas, a group designated as a terrorist organization by the U.S. government.

Conflicting Reports on Gaza Hospital Explosion: A Comprehensive Analysis

Broke On: Tuesday, 17 October 2023 An explosion at a hospital in Gaza resulted in hundreds of casualties. Hamas claims the hospital was hit by an Israeli airstrike, while Israel suggests a Hamas rocket may have misfired. The Rafah crossing has been a point of tension between Israel and Gaza for the past two weeks.

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.