Nadav Pollak,

Nadav Pollak is a lecturer on Middle East affairs at Reichman University and a former research fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. He has written extensively on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and its impact on regional security. Pollak's work focuses on understanding the complex dynamics of the region, including political, social, and economic factors that influence decision-making processes in Israel and its neighbors.

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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

85%

Examples:

  • Many Israelis, including me, also felt fear about what this statement might mean for Israel's security.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • Israel also entered negotiations with Hamas with the hope of bringing our hostages home... Then came the decision to enter Rafah, aimed at putting more pressure on Hamas, only to have the rug pulled from under us by the American president.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • President Biden announced the pause due to Israel's advancement into Rafah where many Palestinians have fled.
  • White House has warned Israel against a major ground operation in Rafah.

Deceptions

70%

Examples:

  • Israelis woke up last week to push notifications from various media outlets with the headline 'President Biden: If Israel's goes into Rafah, I'm not supplying the weapons.' The first reaction was shock and surprise, which very quickly turned into frustration and yes, anger – and yes, to fear.

Recent Articles

White House Opposes Republican Bill on Israel Military Aid Amidst Controversial Pause

White House Opposes Republican Bill on Israel Military Aid Amidst Controversial Pause

Broke On: Monday, 13 May 2024 The White House opposes a Republican-led bill that would force President Biden to send military aid to Israel, following the administration's decision to pause a weapons shipment due to concerns over potential harm to civilians and possible violations of international humanitarian law. Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu has threatened an invasion with or without U.S. support, drawing criticism and praise from various quarters.