Raja Abdulrahim

Raja Abdulrahim is a Middle East correspondent for The New York Times, based in Jerusalem, covering the Levant. She has previously reported from Syria, Libya and Egypt for The Wall Street Journal and The Los Angeles Times. Raja's work focuses on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and its impact on the region. Her articles provide unique insights into the lives of people caught in the middle of this complex situation.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/raja-abdulrahim

65%

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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 uses language that dehumanizes Palestinians by referring to them as 'Muslims'
  • The author uses the phrase 'the Temple Mount' which is a Jewish site sacred to Jews
  • The mention of previous Israeli warnings to evacuate hospitals before military raids on those facilities implies that the actions were justified and necessary for Israel's safety.
  • The use of language like 'Hamas activity' implies that all Palestinians are involved in terrorism

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The mention of previous Israeli warnings to evacuate hospitals before military raids on those facilities implies that the actions were justified and necessary for Israel's safety.
  • The use of language like 'Hamas activity' implies that all Palestinians are involved in terrorism

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Dr. Abu Lehya, a doctor at Nasser Medical Complex said that he was terrified Israeli forces would bombard or storm the complex.
  • Hospitals have become places of refuge during the war, even as they have often become a focus of Israel's military offensive.
  • Israel renewed its offensive in Jabaliya on May 11 due to Hamas trying to reassemble infrastructure and operatives in the area
  • Muslims have long been a point of contention as Israel has exerted tighter control over the compound.
  • The Israeli military threatened to take action to stop what it called Hamas activity at Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis.

Deceptions

60%

Examples:

  • The article uses a quote from an Israeli police spokesperson to suggest that people were being
  • The author uses a quote from Yousef al-Sideeq to suggest that Israeli police have been preventing him from entering Al Aqsa Mosque on Fridays for no reason. However, this statement is misleading because it implies that there was no justification for the restrictions imposed by Israel.

Recent Articles

Israel Strikes: Two Senior Hamas Operatives Zaher Huli and Rami Khalil Faki Killed in Gaza

Israel Strikes: Two Senior Hamas Operatives Zaher Huli and Rami Khalil Faki Killed in Gaza

Broke On: Sunday, 19 May 2024 Israeli air strikes in Gaza kill 2 senior Hamas operatives, Zaher Huli and Rami Khalil Faki. IDF states Huli fostered terrorist connections, while Faki commanded armed militants attacking Israeli forces. Conflict results in numerous deaths and displacement of thousands of Palestinians. US national security adviser Jake Sullivan presses for targeted approach to avoid wider-scale assault on Rafah.
Ramadan in Gaza: Struggling to Find Peace Amidst Ongoing Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis

Ramadan in Gaza: Struggling to Find Peace Amidst Ongoing Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis

Broke On: Monday, 11 March 2024 The ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine has led to a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where many people are struggling with hunger. Muslims around the world will be fasting during Ramadan as they seek closer connection to God, but for those living in Gaza their daily struggles make it difficult to fully participate in the holiday. Despite this turmoil, Muslims continue to observe Ramadan as best they can and hold onto hope that one day they will be able to live in peace without fear or violence.
Israel-Gaza War Escalates as Netanyahu Recalls Negotiating Team from Cairo

Israel-Gaza War Escalates as Netanyahu Recalls Negotiating Team from Cairo

Broke On: Tuesday, 13 February 2024 Israel and Gaza are currently engaged in a war, with the Israeli military and Hezbollah intensifying their clashes. Fears of regional conflict have arisen as Israel eyes an assault on Rafah. Dozens of trapped people fled Nasser Hospital during deadly sniper attacks after Israeli forces ordered hundreds to evacuate. Netanyahu has accused Hamas of hobbling the negotiations by sticking to delusional demands, leading to concerns over hostage release talks.