Isaac Chotiner

Isaac Chotiner is a journalist who covers politics and foreign affairs for The New Yorker. He has reported extensively on the situation in Israel, focusing on the conflicting views of Israeli leaders and their far-right coalition members. Chotiner has also written about the Biden administration's approach to international conflicts, including its report on Gaza, which found that Israel has likely violated international law but did not recommend cutting off military aid. In addition to his work on foreign affairs, Chotiner has covered US politics and elections, providing insightful analysis of the 2024 presidential campaign.

Biography:  https://www.newyorker.com/contributors/isaac-chotiner

78%

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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:

  • Chotiner highlighted that several members of the Israeli government have spoken in favor of permanently occupying Gaza, without directly stating this as his own view.
  • Isaac Chotiner has not explicitly stated a personal opinion on the situation in Israel but has reported on the conflicting views of Israeli leaders and their far-right coalition members.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • Chotiner disclosed that he works for The New Yorker, which may have a stake in presenting unbiased and accurate reporting on the situation in Israel.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • Isaac Chotiner reported that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not clearly stated his position on the ceasefire proposal, despite it being presented as an Israeli peace plan.

Deceptions

45%

Examples:

  • Chotiner also reported that thirty-five thousand people have been killed in Gaza, but this figure is an estimate and not a definitive number.
  • Isaac Chotiner mentioned that Israel is continuing its invasion of the city of Rafah and that Netanyahu has offered no plan for what to do when the war concludes. However, these statements were based on information from sources rather than deceptive practices by Chotiner himself.

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Biden's Proposed Three-Phase Deal for Israel-Hamas Conflict: Controversy and Uncertainty

Biden's Proposed Three-Phase Deal for Israel-Hamas Conflict: Controversy and Uncertainty

Broke On: Friday, 31 May 2024 President Biden's proposed three-phase deal aims to end the Israel-Hamas conflict through a ceasefire, withdrawal of Israeli forces, and negotiations for permanent peace. Controversy surrounds Biden's push for a ceasefire as some Israeli leaders advocate for different approaches post-conflict. The UN Security Council urges support for the plan but its implementation remains uncertain due to Israeli political divisions.