Hiba Yazbek

Hiba Yazbek is a reporter-researcher based in Jerusalem, where she covers Israel and the occupied West Bank for The New York Times. She holds a joint bachelor's degree in English Literature and Communications from Tel Aviv University and a master's degree in Journalism from Columbia University. Prior to joining The New York Times, she was a journalism fellow at the Reuters Institute at Oxford University. Yazbek has reported on significant events such as the United Nations calling for an inquiry into mass graves at two Gaza hospitals.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/hiba-yazbek

84%

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:
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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 author has a slight bias towards highlighting the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The author has a potential conflict of interest as she is reporting on events in her home country of Israel and the occupied West Bank, which may influence her objectivity.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In one article, Hiba Yazbek contradicts herself by stating that a baby was born on April 26, 2024, while in another she reports a baby born prematurely on April 21.
  • She also reports conflicting information about the mood during Ramadan in Palestine: 'No Joy' versus people continuing to celebrate despite ongoing violence.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • In one instance, the author presents an anecdote about a woman struggling to eat during Ramadan knowing that many in Gaza are starving as a decontextualized fact without providing further information on the scale of this issue or its causes.

Recent Articles

Glimmer of Hope Turns to Tragedy: Baby Born After Mother's Death in Gaza Airstrike Passes Away

Glimmer of Hope Turns to Tragedy: Baby Born After Mother's Death in Gaza Airstrike Passes Away

Broke On: Friday, 26 April 2024 In the midst of the ongoing conflict in Gaza, a baby girl was born to Sabreen Sakani after she was killed by an Israeli airstrike, but tragically passed away five days later due to respiratory problems. The strike also claimed the lives of her father and younger sister, leaving Sabreen Joudeh as an orphan. Over 34,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war since its onset, with approximately two-thirds being women and children.
Gazans Mark Ramadan Amidst Ongoing Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis

Gazans Mark Ramadan Amidst Ongoing Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis

Broke On: Wednesday, 13 March 2024 The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has resulted in a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with many Palestinians displaced from their homes and struggling to find food, water, medical supplies, and shelter. During Ramadan this year, Gazans are marking the holy month amidst these struggles as they have been involuntarily fasting long before it started due to the conflict's impact on their daily lives.