JULIA FRANKEL

Julia Frankel was born in Israel. She has been a journalist for over 10 years and has written extensively on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Her articles often focus on the human impact of the war and its effects on civilians.

Biography:  https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-militants-hero-75f145487afbc74fe28451fe49f79a50

75%

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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

85%

Examples:

  • Hamas carried out a deadly attack in southern Israel on Oct. 7
  • Israel has relentlessly pounded the Gaza Strip with airstrikes and ground offensive that have wrought unprecedented destruction, flattening entire neighborhoods.
  • Lebanon's Hezbollah militia and Israel have engaged in cross-border skirmishes nearly every day since the war began
  • The civilian toll of the war is unknown, with women and minors making up an estimated two-thirds of those killed

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • Hamas carried out a deadly attack in southern Israel on Oct. 7
  • Israel has relentlessly pounded the Gaza Strip with airstrikes and ground offensive that have wrought unprecedented destruction, flattening entire neighborhoods.
  • Lebanon's Hezbollah militia and Israel have engaged in cross-border skirmishes nearly every day since the war began
  • The civilian toll of the war is unknown, with women and minors making up an estimated two-thirds of those killed

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Hamas carried out a deadly attack in southern Israel on Oct. 7
  • Israel has relentlessly pounded the Gaza Strip with airstrikes and ground offensive that have wrought unprecedented destruction, flattening entire neighborhoods.
  • Lebanon's Hezbollah militia and Israel have engaged in cross-border skirmishes nearly every day since the war began
  • The civilian toll of the war is unknown, with women and minors making up an estimated two-thirds of those killed

Deceptions

90%

Examples:

  • Hamas carried out a deadly attack in southern Israel on Oct. 7
  • Israel has relentlessly pounded the Gaza Strip with airstrikes and ground offensive that have wrought unprecedented destruction, flattening entire neighborhoods.
  • Lebanon's Hezbollah militia and Israel have engaged in cross-border skirmishes nearly every day since the war began
  • The civilian toll of the war is unknown, with women and minors making up an estimated two-thirds of those killed

Recent Articles

Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Negotiations: New Counteroffer, Frustration, and Dashed Hopes

Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Negotiations: New Counteroffer, Frustration, and Dashed Hopes

Broke On: Monday, 06 May 2024 Israel and Hamas continue ceasefire negotiations, but recent rejections have frustrated intermediaries. The UN warns Gaza may run out of fuel due to closed border crossings. Despite dashed hopes for an imminent ceasefire, both sides work to gain leverage in talks.
Israel-Hamas War: 100 Days of Violence and Destruction in Gaza

Israel-Hamas War: 100 Days of Violence and Destruction in Gaza

Broke On: Monday, 15 January 2024 The ongoing Israel-Hamas war has resulted in the deaths of over 125 Palestinians and injuries to more than 265 people in Israeli attacks within the past 24 hours. This is by far the longest, bloodiest, and most destructive conflict between Israel and Hamas since October 7th when Hamas carried out a deadly attack on southern Israel. The war has also caused widespread hunger among Palestinians as hospitals struggle to cope with an influx of patients. Despite calls for peace from around the world, including international organizations such as UN monitors, Israel continues its assault on Gaza.
Israeli Army Soldiers Shoot and Kill Three Palestinians in Beit Rima Village, Sparking Outrage

Israeli Army Soldiers Shoot and Kill Three Palestinians in Beit Rima Village, Sparking Outrage

Broke On: Wednesday, 10 January 2024 On January 10, 2024, a video was released showing Israeli army soldiers shooting and killing three Palestinians in Beit Rima village in the West Bank. The footage shows a young man standing in the center of a square when he is suddenly shot by Israeli troops without any provocation. Two other Palestinians were also hit by gunfire, leaving one dead and another injured. According to AP reports, Israeli soldiers opened fire on the three individuals when they did not appear to pose a threat. The shooting occurred as part of a counterterrorism operation according to the Israeli military.

Ongoing Israel-Hamas Conflict: No Ceasefire Deal, Protests, and Hospital Crisis

Broke On: Saturday, 18 November 2023 The conflict between Israel and Hamas has resulted in over 12,300 deaths, with more than 5,000 being children. Approximately 1.6 million people have been displaced within the Gaza Strip due to six weeks of fighting. Thousands of family members and supporters of approximately 240 hostages held in Gaza marched in Jerusalem, urging the government to secure the release of their loved ones. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Gaza's largest hospital, Al Shifa, a 'death zone' and plans to evacuate the facility.