ARIEL SCHALIT

Ariel Schalit is a rabbi and activist who has been involved in various peace initiatives between Israelis and Palestinians. He was born in Jerusalem to a family of Sephardic Jews and grew up in the United States. He studied at Yeshivat Chovevei Torah, an open Orthodox seminary founded by Rabbi Avi Weiss, one of the most influential progressive rabbis in America. Schalit has been a vocal critic of Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories and has participated in several protests and demonstrations against the Israeli government's policies. He is also known for his work with Rabbis for Human Rights, an organization that advocates for human rights and social justice in Israel/Palestine. Schalit has been a frequent guest on various media outlets, including Yahoo News, where he shares his insights and perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Biography:  https://uk.news.yahoo.com/revered-rabbi-cited-inspiration-tunnel-220323852.html

63%

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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:

  • The article presents the Israeli military's version of events without providing any evidence or alternative perspectives.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The article is sponsored by Yahoo and may have a bias towards their advertisers or partners.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • The article uses vague terms like 'alleging' to imply that Hamas militants used the space as an electrical supply room without verifying the claim.

Recent Articles

Israel Discovers Tunnels Under UNRWA Headquarters in Gaza

Israel Discovers Tunnels Under UNRWA Headquarters in Gaza

Broke On: Sunday, 11 February 2024 Israel uncovered a network of tunnels under UNRWA headquarters in Gaza, with at least part running underneath the agency's courtyard and providing electricity to Hamas militants.