Nidal Al-Mughrabi,

Nidal Al-Mughrabi is a seasoned journalist who has been covering the Middle East, particularly the Israel-Palestine conflict, for Reuters. He is known for his balanced reporting and in-depth analysis of the complex issues in the region.

Biography:  https://www.reuters.com/journalists/nidal-al-mughrabi

94%

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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

85%

Examples:

  • In the article 'Israel-Hamas hostage deal edges closer despite fierce fighting in Gaza', the author shows a bias towards Israel's perspective by stating that Hamas uses residential and other civilian buildings as cover for command centers, weapons caches, rocket launchpads and a vast underground tunnel network.
  • In the article 'Israeli president says 'strong force' may need to stay in Gaza, Biden says occupation a 'big mistake'', the author shows a bias towards Israel's perspective by quoting Israeli President Isaac Herzog's statement that a 'very strong force' may need to remain in Gaza to prevent the re-emergence of the Hamas militant group after the war.
  • In the article 'Major Gaza hospitals suspend operations as Israel hunts Hamas', the author shows a bias towards Israel's perspective by stating that Israel says Hamas has placed command centres under and near the hospitals and it needs to get at them to free around 200 hostages the militants took in Israel on a killing spree just over a month ago.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In the article 'Blinken urges Israel to take steps to avoid civilian casualties as Gaza death toll soars', the author contradicts the statement that despite calls for a full ceasefire, Washington wants more temporary and local pauses in fighting to allow aid to get into Gaza and for hostages taken by Hamas to leave.
  • In the article 'Israel-Hamas hostage deal edges closer despite fierce fighting in Gaza', the author contradicts the statement that Israel is preparing to expand its offensive against Hamas to Gaza's southern half, despite warnings from the U.S. to consider the safety of Palestinian civilians.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

Israel-Hamas Truce: Extension Hinges on Hostage Release

Broke On: Tuesday, 28 November 2023 The truce between Israel and Hamas could be extended if Hamas continues to release at least 10 Israeli hostages per day. The United States urged Israel to better protect Palestinian civilians in Gaza if it resumes the war. Two Palestinians died after Israeli military vehicles blocked the entrance of a hospital in Jenin, according to Doctors Without Borders.

Hostages and Prisoners Exchanged Amid Israel-Hamas Truce

Broke On: Saturday, 25 November 2023 17 hostages, including 13 Israelis and four Thai nationals, were released by Hamas. Israel freed 39 Palestinian prisoners in return. The truce was briefly endangered by a dispute about aid delivery into Gaza. Six Palestinians were killed in Israeli raids in the occupied West Bank.

Israel and Hamas Agree to Four-Day Ceasefire and Hostage Exchange

Broke On: Tuesday, 21 November 2023 Israel and Hamas have agreed to a four-day cease-fire, during which 50 hostages from Israel will be released. The hostages, primarily civilian women and children, will be exchanged for Palestinian women and children detained in Israeli prisons. The Israeli government has voted to accept the deal, which will see the first 50 of the roughly 240 hostages that Hamas currently holds released. The truce will also allow hundreds of trucks of humanitarian, medical, and fuel aid to enter Gaza.

Hamas and Israel Nearing Truce Agreement, Hostage Release Expected

Broke On: Tuesday, 21 November 2023 Hamas and Israel are close to reaching a truce agreement. The deal includes a pause in fighting and the release of around 50 civilian hostages held by Hamas. In return, Israel is expected to release female and minor-aged Palestinian detainees from its custody. The conflict has resulted in the deaths of at least 13,300 Palestinians, including at least 5,600 children, and has left two-thirds of Gaza's 2.3 million people homeless.

Potential Hostage Release Deal Emerges Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict

Broke On: Saturday, 18 November 2023 The Qatari prime minister, the Israeli ambassador to Washington, and senior US officials have all indicated that a hostage release agreement is close. The conflict, which began on October 7, has resulted in the reported deaths of 13,000 Palestinians, including at least 5,500 children. The IDF has seized Al-Shifa Hospital, Gaza's largest medical complex, claiming that Hamas uses a tunnel network underneath the hospital as a base.

Israel-Hamas Conflict: Hostage Release Deal in Progress Amid Humanitarian Crisis

Broke On: Thursday, 16 November 2023 A potential U.S. and Qatari-brokered hostage release deal is in progress, which could see Hamas free dozens of Israeli hostages in exchange for Israel's release of jailed Palestinians Israeli President Isaac Herzog stated that a 'very strong force' may need to remain in Gaza to prevent the re-emergence of the Hamas militant group after the war The Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza has stopped functioning due to a fuel shortage, leading to the death of babies and other patients Despite the UN Security Council passing a resolution for extended humanitarian pauses in Gaza, calls for a ceasefire remain unheeded

Escalating Israel-Hamas Conflict: Hospitals Under Siege and Claims of 'Terror Tunnel'

Broke On: Saturday, 11 November 2023 A five-day march by Israelis has been organized to draw attention to over 200 hostages reportedly held by Hamas. Gaza's hospitals, including Al-Shifa and Al-Quds, are facing a dire situation due to a lack of power and medical supplies. Israel's ambassador to the UK has claimed that Gaza's largest hospital is being used as a Hamas command center, a claim that has been denied by Hamas. The Israel Defence Forces have reported finding a 'terror tunnel' inside a mosque. Hamas has claimed to have destroyed over 160 Israeli military targets in Gaza, while Israel has stated that Hamas has lost control of northern Gaza. Human Rights Watch has suggested that Israel's attacks on Gaza hospitals should be investigated as potential war crimes.

Gaza Hospitals in Crisis Amid Ongoing Israel-Hamas Conflict

Broke On: Sunday, 12 November 2023 The lives of dozens of babies are in danger due to power outages at Al-Shifa Hospital. The World Health Organization and United Nations agencies have recorded 137 attacks on health care facilities in Gaza since the fighting began, resulting in 521 people killed and 686 injured. Israel alleges that Hamas has placed command centres under and near the hospitals and is using them to hold around 200 hostages. Nearly 200,000 people have fled from northern Gaza to the enclave's southern districts in the past three days, according to the Israeli army. The Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has called the situation a 'genocidal war' and urged the US to end Israeli 'aggression'.

Blinken Advocates for Humanitarian Pauses Amid Gaza Conflict

Broke On: Friday, 03 November 2023 U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel to push for humanitarian pauses in the ongoing Gaza conflict. Blinken met with Israeli leaders, urging for greater protections for civilians in Gaza. Israeli officials insist residents must move south to avoid the Israeli assault on Hamas installations. The conflict has resulted in over 9,200 Palestinian deaths and more than 23,000 injuries. Despite condemning Hamas' brutality, Blinken continued to support Israel's right and obligation to defend itself.

Escalation in Israel-Hamas Conflict: Gaza City Encircled, Civilian Casualties Rise

Broke On: Wednesday, 01 November 2023 Israeli forces have encircled Gaza City as the conflict with Hamas escalates The Palestinian death toll has risen above 9,000 U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is pushing for a 'humanitarian pause' in the fighting The first group of civilian evacuees from Gaza has crossed into Egypt The UN has raised concerns about the high number of civilian casualties