Mohamad El

Mohamad El Chamaa is a Beirut-based researcher and reporter for The Washington Post, covering Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, and the Gulf. An urban planner by training, he previously worked on housing in post-disaster events and was a features reporter for L'Orient Today. He has a Master of Urban Planning and Policy from the American University of Beirut as well as a Bachelor of Arts in History. Mohamad's primary topics include the Middle East, specifically Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, and the Gulf region. His unique perspective combines his urban planning background with his journalistic skills to provide in-depth coverage of these areas.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/mohamad-el-chamaa/

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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

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  • Mohamad El Chamaa is a Beirut-based researcher and reporter for The Washington Post, covering Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, and the Gulf.

Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

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  • Small arms fire was reported near the embassy entrance at 8:34 a.m.
  • The gunman was identified as a Syrian national.
  • The motive for the attack is unknown.

Deceptions

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Recent Articles

Two Gunmen Attempt to Attack US Embassy in Beirut: One Killed, Another Captured

Two Gunmen Attempt to Attack US Embassy in Beirut: One Killed, Another Captured

Broke On: Wednesday, 05 June 2024 Two separate incidents involving gunmen occurred on June 5, 2024, targeting the US Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon. One attacker was killed and another captured after shootouts near the embassy. The U.S. Embassy reported small arms fire but remained safe. These incidents follow heightened tensions in Lebanon due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, causing displacement along the border.
Global University Protests: Students Demand End to U.S.-Backed Israeli Aggressions and Support for Palestinians

Global University Protests: Students Demand End to U.S.-Backed Israeli Aggressions and Support for Palestinians

Broke On: Tuesday, 30 April 2024 Protests against U.S.-backed Israeli aggressions and genocide on Palestinians have erupted at universities worldwide, including Lebanon, Jordan, Europe, Australia, and Canada. Demonstrators demand an end to the conflict in Gaza and call for their universities to sever ties with Israel or weapons manufacturers supporting its war effort.

Investigations Confirm Israeli Tank Shell Killed Reuters Journalist

Broke On: Thursday, 07 December 2023 Reuters journalist, Issam Abdallah, was killed by an Israeli tank shell in Lebanon. Six other journalists were injured in the incident. The weapon used was identified as a 120mm shell, typically used by the Israeli military on its Merkava tanks. The death toll of journalists and media workers in the ongoing conflict has reached at least 63.