Barak Ravid,Andrew

Barak Ravid is a political reporter and Middle East expert for Axios covering foreign policy and the 2024 election. He also writes for Walla News in Israel and is the author of 'Trump's Peace.'

Biography:  https://www.axios.com/authors/Barak_Ravid

56%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

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

80%

Examples:

  • The author implies that Iran is responsible for the attack in Jordan without presenting any proof or alternative explanations.
  • The author uses the term 'terrorist forces' to refer to pro-Iranian militias without providing any context or evidence for this label.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The author is also the author of a book about Trump's peace plan, which may influence his perspective on the situation.
  • The author works for Axios and Walla News, both of which are news outlets that may have biases or agendas in reporting on foreign policy issues.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The article contains several contradictions regarding the details of the attack and its aftermath, such as the number and identity of those injured.
  • The article suggests that US troops are planning a military response to an attack in Jordan without providing any information on what this entails or how it would escalate tensions.

Deceptions

30%

Examples:

  • The article contains some deceptive practices such as omitting important information or making unsubstantiated claims.
  • The article uses vague language and phrases like 'calibrate their retaliation' to create a sense of urgency and tension without providing any concrete details.

Recent Articles

Israeli Prime Minister Takes Tough Line in Hamas Negotiations Over Prisoner Release

Israeli Prime Minister Takes Tough Line in Hamas Negotiations Over Prisoner Release

Broke On: Friday, 23 February 2024 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has taken a tough stance in negotiations with Hamas over the release of Palestinian prisoners. The main issue is determining the number and criteria for the first stage of a potential three-phase deal.