Loveday Morris

Loveday Morris is a seasoned journalist with over a decade of experience reporting from the Middle East. She currently serves as The Washington Post's Berlin bureau chief, covering Europe. Prior to her move to Germany in 2019, she was based in Jerusalem and covered the Israeli-Palestinian conflict extensively. Before joining The Post, Loveday worked as Baghdad bureau chief for three years, reporting on Iraq's battles against the Islamic State and various other conflicts in Fallujah, Ramadi, and Mosul. She began her career at Bloomberg News, covering finance before transitioning to journalism. Loveday has also freelanced for publications such as the United Kingdom's Independent newspaper and served as Beirut correspondent for The Post, where she primarily covered Syria's civil war. With a BA in Middle Eastern studies with Arabic from Exeter University, Loveday is well-versed in the region's politics and culture.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/loveday-morris/

88%

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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 article focuses more on the impact of the conflict on Gaza, which could indicate a bias towards the Palestinian side.
  • The article seems to emphasize the human cost of the conflict, potentially indicating a bias towards the Palestinian perspective.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • Israel declined to take part in the hearings and described the proceedings as biased and an ‘abuse of international law and the judicial process.’
  • The Jewish people are not conquerors in their own land.
  • The searing advisory opinion is nonbinding but still holds legal weight and could have broader consequences in the international arena, including in trade and diplomacy.

Contradictions

50%

Examples:

  • Groups of settler youth are tailing relief convoys, setting up checkpoints and interrogating drivers.
  • In some cases, far-right attackers have ransacked and burned trucks
  • Radical Israeli settlers have expanded their attacks on aid trucks passing through the West Bank this month
  • This is as clear and as far-reaching a ruling as I have come across from this court.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The Jewish people are not conquerors in their own land.
  • , The ruling Friday was the first time any international court has weighed in on the core issues related to the legality of Israel’s occupation of the territory it seized during the 1967 war with neighboring Arab countries.
  • The searing advisory opinion is nonbinding but still holds legal weight and could have broader consequences in the international arena, including in trade and diplomacy.
  • This is as clear and as far-reaching a ruling as I have come across from this court.

Recent Articles

ICJ Rules: Israel's Occupation of Palestinian Land Unlawful, Requires Reparations and Self-Determination

ICJ Rules: Israel's Occupation of Palestinian Land Unlawful, Requires Reparations and Self-Determination

Broke On: Friday, 19 July 2024 The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that Israel's occupation of Palestinian land and settlements in the West Bank is unlawful, requiring reparations for Palestinians since 1967. The ICJ declared Israel's treatment as segregation and apartheid, pressuring nations to uphold self-determination rights for Palestinians. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu disputed this, but the ruling puts pressure on Israel to end its unlawful occupation.
Israeli Settlers' Revenge Attacks on Palestinian Villages: Extensive Damage and Displacement in the West Bank

Israeli Settlers' Revenge Attacks on Palestinian Villages: Extensive Damage and Displacement in the West Bank

Broke On: Sunday, 26 May 2024 Israeli settlers launched revenge attacks on several Palestinian villages in the West Bank following the murder of a teenager, resulting in extensive damage to homes and vehicles. Elisha Yered, a former settler spokesman, called for collective punishment against Palestinians via WhatsApp groups. Meanwhile, far-right Israeli settlers have increased their attacks on aid trucks passing through the West Bank this month, blocking food from reaching Gaza and leaving families in need of assistance.

Family of Al Jazeera Journalist Killed in Gaza Airstrike

Broke On: Wednesday, 25 October 2023 The family of Al Jazeera journalist Wael al-Dahdouh was killed in an Israeli airstrike on October 25, 2023. The Israeli Defense Forces have not yet commented on the incident. The incident has sparked a renewed debate about the safety of journalists and their families in conflict zones.

French President Macron Proposes International Coalition Against Hamas Amidst Ongoing Conflict

Broke On: Tuesday, 24 October 2023 French President Emmanuel Macron expressed solidarity with Israel in its fight against terrorism on October 24, 2023. Macron proposed the formation of an international coalition against Hamas, a Palestinian militant group. The conflict between Israel and Hamas has escalated recently, with both sides launching attacks.