Gabby Sobelman,

Gabby Sobelman is a reporter and researcher based in Rehovot, Israel, for The New York Times. They cover Israeli and Palestinian affairs and have been with the publication since 2001. Prior to joining The Times, they worked for The Los Angeles Times in Jerusalem as a news assistant. Sobelman was born in the United States but was raised in Israel and studied languages and editing at Beit Berl College. They are dedicated to accuracy and fairness, adhering to the standards of integrity outlined in The New York Times' Ethical Journalism handbook.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/gabby-sobelman

52%

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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

86%

Examples:

  • The author demonstrates ideological bias by characterizing Hezbollah as an extremist group allied with Hamas.

Conflicts of Interest

0%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In the article

Deceptions

65%

Examples:

  • The author implies that the rocket fire hit near Safed, Israel, when in fact it struck a military base near the city of Safed beyond the border zone.
  • The author uses language that suggests Israel's airstrikes were targeted at Hezbollah terrorist targets when the actual targets may have included civilian infrastructure.

Recent Articles

Israel Strikes Hodeidah Port and Hezbollah Facilities in Response to Attacks from Yemen and Lebanon

Israel Strikes Hodeidah Port and Hezbollah Facilities in Response to Attacks from Yemen and Lebanon

Broke On: Sunday, 21 July 2024 Israel launches retaliatory airstrikes on Houthi-controlled port city Hodeidah in Yemen and Hezbollah arms facilities in Lebanon following attacks against Israeli targets, resulting in civilian casualties and infrastructure damage.
Houthis Claim Responsibility for Deadly Drone Strike on Tel Aviv: First Fatalities in Israel

Houthis Claim Responsibility for Deadly Drone Strike on Tel Aviv: First Fatalities in Israel

Broke On: Friday, 19 July 2024 On July 19, 2024, Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a deadly drone strike on Tel Aviv, Israel, marking the first fatalities in the country. The Houthis used long-range drones with Iranian components to penetrate Israeli defenses and cause damage near the US Embassy branch office, resulting in one fatality and injuries. This attack was described as a 'new phase' by Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree amid ongoing tensions between Israel and Palestinians.
Drone Attack in Tel Aviv: IDF Investigates Explosion Caused by Falling Drone

Drone Attack in Tel Aviv: IDF Investigates Explosion Caused by Falling Drone

Broke On: Friday, 19 July 2024 On July 19, 2024, a drone attack struck Tel Aviv, Israel. The IDF reported an initial investigation suggested a falling drone caused the explosion.
Israel Launches Strikes in Lebanon, Wounding Seven People

Israel Launches Strikes in Lebanon, Wounding Seven People

Broke On: Wednesday, 14 February 2024 On February 14, 2024, Israel launched a series of strikes in Lebanon on three villages targeting Hezbollah terrorist targets including compounds and control rooms. Seven people were wounded in the attack, five of them in Safed, Israel.