Shira Rubin,

Shira Rubin is a journalist for The Washington Post based in Tel Aviv. She covers news from Israel, the Palestinian territories, and the Middle East region. Before joining The Post, Rubin worked as a freelance foreign correspondent from various countries including Israel, the Palestinian territories, Jordan, France, Germany and Britain. Rubin has reported on topics such as Syrian migration to Europe and the mental health crisis among refugee communities. She holds an MA in Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies from Hebrew University and a BA in Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies from New York University.

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:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

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

89%

Examples:

  • The author has shown a clear bias towards reporting on conflicts and political tensions in the Middle East, with a focus on Israel and its relations with neighboring countries.
  • The author's reporting often includes quotes from Israeli political leaders and their perspectives.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The author is a foreign reporter based in Tel Aviv, covering news from Israel and the Palestinian territories. As such, there is a potential conflict of interest in that the author's livelihood and reporting focus are directly tied to the region she covers.

Contradictions

80%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author reported that Netanyahu stated a permanent cease-fire was 'a nonstarter' until certain conditions were met, while in another article it was mentioned that Netanyahu faced pressure from coalition partners to bring home hostages and make concessions to Hamas for a cease-fire.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author reported on Palestinian medics evacuating a wounded youth after Israeli bombardment in Rafah. However, this information was not accompanied by any context or additional details and could be misleading to readers.

Recent Articles

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Israel-Hezbollah Tensions: UN Peacekeepers Patrol Border Amid Fears of Imminent War

Broke On: Friday, 12 July 2024 Israel and Hezbollah's border conflicts escalate, with daily fire exchanges increasing since Hamas' attack in October 2023. The UN is attempting to broker peace, but Israeli officials anticipate a potential war with Iran-backed Hezbollah. Israel's military, already stretched from the Gaza conflict, faces the possibility of another war and its resources being depleted.
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.