Ruth Eglash

Ruth Eglash is a senior correspondent for The Washington Post based in Jerusalem. She covers all aspects of news in Israel and the Palestinian territories. Prior to joining The Post in 2013, she worked as a reporter for the Jerusalem Post, an English-language daily in Israel.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/ruth-eglash/

92%

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

84%

Examples:

  • The articles tend to focus more on the Israeli perspective of the conflict.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

98%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Deceptions

96%

Examples:

  • The title of one article suggests a comprehensive guide to the conflict, but the article focuses primarily on the recent events, not providing a full historical context.

Recent Articles

Internet and Phone Services Gradually Return to Gaza Amid Conflict

Broke On: Sunday, 29 October 2023 The Gaza Strip experienced a significant disruption in internet and phone services amid heavy bombardment. The blackout was a result of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Services slowly returned, bringing mixed reactions among the residents.

Internet and Phone Service Blackout in Gaza Amid Intensified Israeli Strikes

Broke On: Friday, 27 October 2023 The Gaza Strip experienced a significant internet and phone service blackout on October 27, 2023. The blackout coincided with the intensification of Israeli airstrikes in response to rocket attacks from Hamas.

Israeli Tanks Conduct Major Raid in Gaza, Raising Questions About Future Palestinian Leadership

Broke On: Wednesday, 25 October 2023 Israeli tanks carried out a significant raid inside Gaza on October 25, 2023, marking the largest incursion since the attacks on October 7. The operation was reportedly aimed at Hamas, the Islamist group that governs the Gaza Strip. The Israeli military stated that the operation was a response to continued rocket fire from Gaza into Israeli territory. The raid resulted in delays in the ongoing peace talks between Israel and Palestine. The operation has raised questions about the future leadership of the Palestinians in both Gaza and the West Bank.

Electricity and Fuel Shortage in Gaza Impacts Hospital Operations and Dialysis Patients

Broke On: Wednesday, 25 October 2023 The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has led to a severe shortage of electricity and fuel in Gaza. The shortage is severely impacting the functioning of hospitals and healthcare facilities, particularly for patients requiring regular dialysis treatment. Hospitals are forced to rely on generators, which are running out of fuel, leading to a reduction in the number of dialysis sessions offered to patients. The shortage of electricity and fuel is also affecting other essential services in the region, including water supply and sanitation.