TOI Staff

TOI Staff is a collective name for the journalists and writers at the Times of Israel, an online newspaper that covers news in Israel, the Middle East and around the Jewish world. They are known for their comprehensive coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and other major news in the region. Their work is generally well-regarded for its depth and breadth, although some critics argue that it can sometimes show a pro-Israel bias.

Biography:  https://www.timesofisrael.com/

94%

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

87%

Examples:

  • In the article 'Liveblog October 29, 2023', there is a noticeable bias towards the Israeli perspective, with more quotes from Israeli officials and less coverage of the Palestinian perspective.
  • In the article 'Security Council votes down Russian-backed resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire', there is a slight lean towards the UN's perspective, but it does not overly favor one side.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

95%

Examples:

  • In the article 'Liveblog October 29, 2023', there is a contradiction with other sources stating that the Israeli military is preparing for a ground invasion, while others report that a ceasefire is in effect.

Deceptions

98%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

Desperate Gazans Break into UN Aid Centers Amid Ongoing Conflict

Broke On: Sunday, 29 October 2023 Gazans broke into UN aid centers, taking flour supplies on October 29, 2023. The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has led to a severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Hamas Delegation Visits Moscow for Talks with Russian Officials

Broke On: Thursday, 26 October 2023 A delegation from Hamas visited Moscow on October 26, 2023. The delegation met with Russian officials and the Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister. The purpose of the visit and the topics discussed during the meetings have not been disclosed.

UN Security Council Fails to Pass Gaza Ceasefire Resolution

Broke On: Wednesday, 25 October 2023 The UN Security Council failed to pass a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. The US voted against the resolution, reflecting its longstanding relationship with Israel. The UN's Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs is providing emergency relief in Gaza, but faces challenges due to the ongoing conflict.