Helen Livingstone

Helen Livingstone is a journalist at The Guardian, covering primarily the Middle East and US news. She has reported extensively on the Israel-Gaza conflict and its impact on both Israeli and Palestinian communities. Her work often highlights the perspectives of those most affected by the conflict, including Palestinians living under occupation and refugees in neighboring countries. Livingstone's reporting also focuses on human rights abuses, political tensions, and social issues in the region. Prior to joining The Guardian, she worked for several years as a freelance journalist covering conflicts and political events around the world.

Biography:  https://www.theguardian.com/profile/helen-livingstone

74%

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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

84%

Examples:

  • The author has a slight bias towards reporting the perspectives of Palestinian officials and Hamas.
  • The author uses sensationalist language to describe Israeli actions without providing context or evidence.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • The author quotes US President Joe Biden's condemnation of Hamas, which could be seen as a bias towards the US and Israel's perspective.

Contradictions

70%

Examples:

  • Contradictions in reporting on the events at UCLA campus during a protest.
  • No clear link between the events in Gaza and the drone attack on US forces.

Deceptions

60%

Examples:

  • The author uses sensationalist language to describe Israeli actions without providing context or evidence.
  • The title of the article is misleading as it implies Israeli ministers are calling for resettlement of Gaza when they are discussing a 'voluntary transfer' of Palestinians.

Recent Articles

Israeli Government Considering Rebuilding Jewish Settlements in Gaza After War with Hamas Ends

Israeli Government Considering Rebuilding Jewish Settlements in Gaza After War with Hamas Ends

Broke On: Tuesday, 30 January 2024 The Israeli government is considering rebuilding Jewish settlements in Gaza after the war with Hamas ends, despite international pressure on Israel to respect Palestinian statehood. Several right-wing ministers spoke at a conference calling for resettlement of the enclave.

Escalation in Israel-Gaza Conflict: Hundreds Killed, Talks Break Down

Broke On: Friday, 01 December 2023 Hundreds of Palestinians have been killed in the last 24 hours due to Israeli strikes. Hamas has stated that captive-prisoner swap talks will not resume until the Israeli onslaught ends. The Biden administration has imposed visa restrictions on extremist settlers from Israel and Palestinians involved in actions that undermine peace and stability in the West Bank. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that the military will retain security control over Gaza even after the war against Hamas ends. The IDF has issued an apology for the killing of a Lebanese soldier and injuring three others during a strike targeting Hezbollah militants.

Ongoing Israel-Hamas Conflict: Casualties, Displacement, and Humanitarian Crisis

Broke On: Friday, 01 December 2023 More than 16,200 people have died in Gaza due to Israeli attacks. Tens of thousands of internally displaced Palestinians have arrived in Rafah, Gaza's southernmost governorate. Israeli Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant, warns that the fate of Hamas terrorists in southern Gaza will be worse than those in northern Gaza. Over the course of the seven-day ceasefire, 105 civilians were released from Hamas captivity in Gaza. At least 63 journalists have been killed since the conflict began on October 7, 2023. The World Food Programme reports an intensifying hunger crisis in Gaza.

Potential Israel-Hamas Agreement: Hostage Release and Ceasefire Awaited

Broke On: Thursday, 23 November 2023 Potential agreement between Israel and Hamas includes a pause in fighting and the release of hostages. Israel will release at least 150 Palestinian prisoners and allow up to 300 trucks of humanitarian aid into Gaza. The director of Gaza's largest hospital was arrested by Hamas. The IDF discovered a supposed Hamas hideout under a hospital in Gaza. German police conducted raids on properties linked to Hamas. The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken welcomed the potential agreement but stated that more needs to be done as long as Hamas continues to hold hostages.