Vivian Yee

Vivian Yee is a reporter for The New York Times based in Cairo, covering North Africa as well as the broader Middle East. She covers every country from Egypt to Morocco, as well as Iran and sometimes other parts of the region. Her stories are often about politics, human rights, economic issues and the big news of the day, but they also cover people, culture and society. Yee came to the Middle East in 2018, moving first to Beirut, Lebanon before going on to Cairo two years later. She is committed to upholding the standards of integrity outlined in The New York Times' Ethical Journalism Handbook and works hard to scrutinize government statements for spin, propaganda and misinformation. Yee makes every effort to protect her sources and talks to people with different perspectives in order to reflect their views in her work with empathy and fairness. When asked about her name appearing on a story, she states that it is her work - not generated by artificial intelligence. She does not take gifts, money or favors from anyone who might come up in her reporting nor do she pay for information. Yee does not participate in political activism or make political donations. Her contact information is available in her biography.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/vivian-yee

82%

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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

78%

Examples:

  • The author portrays Hamas as a terrorist organization
  • The author uses language that dehumanizes Palestinians

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • Egypt blames Israel for limiting the aid, but calls to end the 16-year-old joint Israeli-Egyptian blockade of Gaza and for Egypt to stop giving Israel any say over Egypt's border crossing with Gaza have grown in recent weeks.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • Hezbollah launched 200 rockets and mortars and more than 20 drones into northern Israel on Thursday, according to the Israeli military.
  • Israeli troops smashed through the perimeter wall and entered the compound.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • Mr. el-Sisi, a former general with a knack for outlasting setbacks, appeared to have caught yet another break, one that has allowed him to position himself as a champion of the Palestinian cause at home and an indispensable regional leader abroad.
  • The specific casualty claims made by the author could not be immediately confirmed.
  • The war in Gaza has shifted attention away from economic problems that were hobbling him.

Recent Articles

Hezbollah's Retaliation: Over 200 Rockets and Drones Launched into Israeli Territory After Senior Commander's Assassination

Hezbollah's Retaliation: Over 200 Rockets and Drones Launched into Israeli Territory After Senior Commander's Assassination

Broke On: Thursday, 04 July 2024 On July 4, 2024, Hezbollah launched over 200 rockets and drones into Israeli territory in response to the assassination of senior commander Muhammad Neaman Naser. The attack killed Major (Res.) Itay Galea and marked one of the largest conflicts along the Lebanon-Israel border since tensions escalated. Hezbollah, founded in response to Israel's occupation of southern Lebanon, lost a significant commander in Neaman Naser. Israeli military bases were targeted, including those in Ramyeh, Houla, and Beirut. The Israeli military responded with air strikes against Hezbollah targets.
Israeli Forces Raid Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip: At Least One Doctor and Patient Killed or Injured

Israeli Forces Raid Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip: At Least One Doctor and Patient Killed or Injured

Broke On: Friday, 16 February 2024 On February 16th, Israeli forces raided Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip. The hospital was used by Hamas as a shield to launch attacks on Israel and during the raid several people were killed or injured including at least one doctor and a patient. Many Palestinians who had sought shelter there were forced to flee once again due to combat.

Egypt's Presidential Election Amid Economic Crisis and Gaza Conflict

Broke On: Saturday, 09 December 2023 Egyptians are heading to the polls for a presidential election, with incumbent President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi expected to secure a third term. The election is taking place amid an economic crisis and a war on the country's border with Gaza. Three candidates have qualified to stand against Sisi, but none are high-profile figures. The International Monetary Fund is in talks with Egypt for additional financing. The conflict in Gaza has dominated media coverage, with some TV shows linking it to Sisi's favor. Sisi's renewed diplomatic relevance on the international stage due to the Israel-Hamas war has led to visits from several top Western officials. Egypt's control of the Rafah crossing and its mediation roles in previous wars between Israel and Hamas have increased its geopolitical weight.