Matthew Mpoke
Matthew Mpoke is a London-based reporter at The New York Times, where he covers breaking and developing news. His primary focus has been on the war in Ukraine since joining The Times in 2022, but he has also reported extensively on the war in Gaza and the fallout from the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel. Prior to joining The Times, Mpoke worked for Reuters as a correspondent, bureau chief, and editor for two decades. He was based in Kenya, Ivory Coast, the United States, Indonesia, Ghana and Britain. In 2012, he was part of a team that won a Loeb Prize for investigative reporting into U.S. shell companies. As a Times journalist, Mpoke shares the values and adheres to the standards of integrity outlined in The Times's Ethical Journalism Handbook. He can be reached on Twitter at @mattmbigg or via anonymous tips at nytimes.com/tips.
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The Daily's Verdict
This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.
Bias
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- The author has a high overall bias score due to the consistent use of biased language in their articles. This includes presenting one-sided arguments and failing to provide context that would allow readers to fully understand the complexity of the issues being reported.
Conflicts of Interest
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- The author has a high overall conflict of interest score due to their apparent lack of disclosure regarding potential conflicts. This includes reporting on topics related to Israel and Palestine without disclosing their potential biases or connections to the subject matter.
Contradictions
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- The author has a high overall contradiction score due to multiple instances of contradictory information in their articles. This includes providing conflicting death tolls and details about specific events, such as the number of hostages held by Hamas and the number of deceased women and children whose names have been fully documented.
Deceptions
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- The author has a high overall deceptiveness score due to the use of deceptive practices in their reporting. This includes presenting unverified claims as facts and omitting important details that would provide readers with a more complete understanding of the issues being reported.
Recent Articles
Israel Evacuates Khan Younis After Discovering Hamas Presence, Causing Massive Casualties and Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
Broke On: Monday, 22 July 2024Israel adjusts Gaza boundaries after discovering Hamas presence in Khan Younis, leading to evacuation orders and clashes. At least 70 Palestinians killed, over 200 wounded; UN accuses Israeli troops of firing on aid convoy. 
ICJ Rules: Israel's Presence in Occupied Palestinian Territories Unlawful
Broke On: Friday, 19 July 2024The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that Israel's continued presence in the occupied Palestinian territories, including the West Bank and East Jerusalem, is unlawful. The ICJ found Israel violated international laws against acquiring territory by force and blocked Palestinians' right to self-determination. Reactions varied, with many countries supporting the decision while Israel rejected it. The ICJ urged Israel to end its presence in the territories and provide reparations for damages caused. 
Half a Million People Face Catastrophic Hunger in Gaza: A Critical Situation of Food Insecurity Amidst Ongoing Conflict and Humanitarian Access Restrictions
Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024Over 495,000 people in the Gaza Strip face catastrophic levels of food insecurity, with a high and sustained risk of famine despite conflicting reports on its current status. The conflict, humanitarian access restrictions, and Israel's bombardment and siege have depleted healthcare systems and water infrastructure. Despite no current famine declaration by the IPC, the situation remains critical especially in southern Gaza. 
UN Addresses New Developments in Israel-Hamas Conflict: Representatives Speak on Proposed Cease-Fire
Broke On: Monday, 10 June 2024Israel and Hamas clash at UN Security Council over proposed cease-fire, with Israel's representative vowing to continue operations in Gaza. 
Iran's Snap Presidential Election: Six Candidates Approved Amidst Nuclear Tensions and Economic Crisis
Broke On: Sunday, 09 June 2024Iran holds snap presidential election on June 28, with six approved candidates including Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, a former Revolutionary Guards commander and current parliament speaker. The Guardian Council disqualified 74 others amidst economic sanctions and political tensions over nuclear programme and Israel-Hamas war. Ghalibaf's past as a violent crackdown leader raises concerns in this critical election. Israel's Benny Gantz Expected to Resign from Netanyahu's Government Amid Ongoing Israel-Gaza Conflict: Implications and Hostage Rescue
Broke On: Saturday, 08 June 2024Israeli centrist war cabinet minister Benny Gantz announces resignation from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's emergency government, effective June 8. This departure could weaken Netanyahu's coalition, strain relations with the US, and impact ceasefire efforts in the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict. Meanwhile, Israeli forces rescue four hostages from Gaza. 
ICJ Orders Israel to Halt Gaza Assault: Disastrous Humanitarian Situation in Rafah, 950,000 Palestinians Evacuated
Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024The International Court of Justice orders Israel to halt military assault on Rafah, describing the humanitarian situation in Gaza as 'disastrous' with over 900,000 Palestinians displaced and lacking essentials. Israel evacuated 950,00 residents from Rafah despite diplomatic pressure and discovered 50 tunnels used for smuggling. 
UN Data Revision Causes Confusion over Number of Women and Children Killed in Gaza Conflict
Broke On: Tuesday, 07 May 2024The UN's revised data on identified fatalities in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas led to conflicting reports on the number of women and children killed in Gaza, causing confusion. The UN initially reported at least 14,500 children and 9,500 women had been killed as of May 6. However, a change in how the data is presented resulted in a lower number of identified women and children. Despite Israeli officials suggesting a significant drop in death toll numbers, global health officials clarified no such revision has occurred. The Gaza Ministry of Health reports an overall death toll of over 35,000 people since the conflict began. Unidentified Hostages: The Unresolved Issue in the Gaza Crisis
Broke On: Wednesday, 17 April 2024More than six months after Hamas seized over 250 hostages during attacks on Israel, uncertainty surrounds the number of living captives in Gaza. International efforts to negotiate a cease-fire and secure their release have been complicated by Hamas' inability to identify eligible captives for exchange. 
Israel Weighs Disproportionate Response to Iran's Unprovoked Drone and Missile Attack: A Test of Israeli Leadership
Broke On: Monday, 15 April 2024On April 17, 2024, Israel faced a significant challenge as it weighed its response to an unprovoked attack by Iran involving over 300 drones and missiles. Israeli leaders were divided on how to respond, with some advocating for immediate military action against Iran's nuclear program and others urging restraint. Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for a disproportionate response to deter future strikes and rock Tehran. The United States imposed new sanctions on Tehran in response, and the international community called for restraint from all parties involved.
