Shira Rubin,

Shira Rubin is a journalist based in Tel Aviv, Israel, covering news from Israel, the Palestinian territories and the Middle East. She has a MA in Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies from Hebrew University and a BA in Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies from New York University. Before joining The Washington Post, Rubin worked as a freelance foreign correspondent from various countries including Israel, Jordan, France, Germany and Britain. Her work has focused on topics such as social media-hosted human smuggling networks and the mental health crisis among refugee communities during the Syrian migration to Europe. She can be contacted via email, Twitter or Instagram.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/shira-rubin/

88%

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

90%

Examples:

  • The author often highlights the defiance of Haredi leaders, implying that their religious studies are not contributing positively to society.
  • The author tends to present information from the perspective of mandatory military service in Israel being necessary and a reflection of societal values.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The author does not disclose any personal or financial conflicts of interest in their reporting.

Contradictions

81%

Examples:

  • The author mentions that 81% of Jewish Israelis favor changing the ultra-Orthodox exemption with different percentages supporting coercive or persuasive methods.
  • The author quotes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stating that a permanent cease-fire is 'a nonstarter' until long-standing conditions for ending the war are met, while another source reports that he supports a cease-fire plan.
  • The author states that 37,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's war in Gaza according to the Gaza Health Ministry, while another source reports at least 36,439 people have been killed and 82,627 injured in Gaza since the war began.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The author quotes Bezalel Smotrich as saying he would quit the government if a deal with Hamas went through; however, another source reports that Smotrich only threatened to dismantle his party if the deal went through.
  • The author states that at least 36,439 people have been killed and 82,627 injured in Gaza since the war began; however, this information is not directly sourced and appears to be an amalgamation of two different statistics.

Recent Articles

Israel's Supreme Court Orders Ultra-Orthodox Men to Join Military: A Significant Shift in Israeli Society and Potential Coalition Instability

Israel's Supreme Court Orders Ultra-Orthodox Men to Join Military: A Significant Shift in Israeli Society and Potential Coalition Instability

Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 Israel's Supreme Court rules ultra-Orthodox men must join military, sparking controversy and potential coalition instability. The decision aims to end selective enforcement of conscription laws and increase manpower for the Israeli military amid ongoing conflicts.
Israeli Ministers Threaten Coalition Exit Over Gaza Cease-Fire Proposal, Leaving Netanyahu in a Bind

Israeli Ministers Threaten Coalition Exit Over Gaza Cease-Fire Proposal, Leaving Netanyahu in a Bind

Broke On: Sunday, 02 June 2024 Israeli ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich threaten to resign over Biden's proposed cease-fire in Gaza conflict, which has killed over 36,000 people since August 2021. Netanyahu seeks destruction of Hamas capabilities for peace, while far-right coalition members oppose. Critics question Netanyahu's decisiveness as government survival hangs in balance.
Three IDF Soldiers Killed, Cease-Fire Negotiations Stall: Latest on Israel-Gaza Violence

Three IDF Soldiers Killed, Cease-Fire Negotiations Stall: Latest on Israel-Gaza Violence

Broke On: Monday, 06 May 2024 Three IDF soldiers were killed and several others wounded in a Hamas rocket attack on the Israel-Gaza border. Cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Hamas have stalled over the duration of a potential cease-fire, with no breakthrough in sight. The failure to reach an agreement means continued violence and uncertainty for both sides.