Jeremy Diamond

International Correspondent Jeremy Diamond is an international correspondent for CNN based in the network's Jerusalem bureau. Latest Jeremy Diamond is an international correspondent for CNN based in the network's Jerusalem bureau. Since the first days of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, Diamond has reported extensively from Israel, Gaza and the West Bank for CNN. He has extensively covered the aftermath of Hamas' October 7 attack, the Israeli military's assault on Gaza and the impact on civilians. He previously served as a White House correspondent for CNN based in Washington D.C., where he covered both the Biden and Trump administrations and 2020 campaigns. Diamond also broke stories on President Donald Trump's North Korea policy, his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and his tumultuous West Wing. Before covering the White House, Diamond reported on Trump's rise, traveling across the country as an embedded reporter with his campaign from its inception in 2015 through Election Day. Diamond joined CNN as a reporter for CNNPolitics in September 2014 after two previous internships with the network. Before joining CNN, Diamond earned his journalism chops as a reporter and news editor at the GW Hatchet, the independent student newspaper of the George Washington University. There, he broke a national news story after uncovering that university officials misrepresented the school's financial aid policy. For that story, he won the Institute on Political Journalism's Collegiate Journalism Award and a Pinnacle Award from the College Media Association. He graduated Cum Laude from The George Washington University with a degree in international affairs. He is fluent in French and conversational in Spanish and Hebrew.

85%

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

90%

Examples:

  • The author repeatedly uses the term 'limited' to describe the Israeli operation in Rafah, which could be seen as downplaying the extent of the military action.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • There are no clear conflicts of interest identified in the articles provided.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The author mentions that the main sticking point between Israel and Hamas centers on differences over the number of Palestinian prisoners to be released and how the list will be determined for the first stage of what could be a three-phase deal, but does not clarify if these are new positions or previously discussed points.
  • The author states that Israeli forces killed more than 900 Hamas fighters in Rafah and are close to defeating Hamas's Rafah brigade, but also reports that 900 Hamas fighters were reportedly killed in Rafah by Israeli forces. This could be seen as a contradiction.

Deceptions

65%

Examples:

  • It states that Hamas leaders have been meeting with Egyptian officials but does not provide any context or details about these meetings which could be used as evidence of progress towards a ceasefire deal.
  • The author mentions that Israel has agreed to send a negotiating team to Paris for hostage release talks when there is no mention of any such agreement in the article.
  • The title mentions 'hostage talks' when there is no mention of anything about a ceasefire deal in the body of the article.

Recent Articles

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's Last-Minute Demand Threatens Gaza Ceasefire: Report

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's Last-Minute Demand Threatens Gaza Ceasefire: Report

Broke On: Friday, 12 July 2024 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's demand for armed men to be barred from returning to northern Gaza during a ceasefire has caused conflicting reports in ongoing negotiations between Israel and Hamas. While Hamas denies withdrawing from talks, Netanyahu's new concession could potentially derail progress and raise questions about his commitment. Both sides remain committed to reaching a permanent ceasefire, but gaps persist, particularly regarding Israel's insistence on its right to return to fighting.
Israeli Military Reveals Devastation in Rafah: A City Unrecognizable After Two Months of Conflict

Israeli Military Reveals Devastation in Rafah: A City Unrecognizable After Two Months of Conflict

Broke On: Sunday, 07 July 2024 Israeli military brings reporters to Rafah, revealing two months of devastating destruction in the once-refugee city.
Israel and Hamas on Brink of Ceasefire Deal: Source, but Skepticism Remains

Israel and Hamas on Brink of Ceasefire Deal: Source, but Skepticism Remains

Broke On: Wednesday, 03 July 2024 Israeli and Hamas negotiators are reportedly close to a ceasefire deal, with Hamas confirming its response to Israeli proposals through Egyptian and Qatari mediators. The group demands a complete ceasefire and Israeli forces' withdrawal in exchange for hostages. Both sides have a history of breaking promises during negotiations, so it's crucial to remain skeptical as developments unfold.
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.