Ephrat Livni

Ephrat Livni is a reporter for The New York Times' DealBook newsletter, based in Washington. She covers business and policy matters such as the White House, Congress, regulatory agencies and court cases. Born in Israel and raised in Brookline, Massachusetts, she has worked around the world with people of all origins and walks of life across the political spectrum. Livni has a bachelor's degree in journalism from Boston University, a master's in Islamic Studies from Columbia University and a law degree from City University of New York. She is fluent in Hebrew and French.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/ephrat-livni

92%

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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

95%

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  • Ephrat Livni appears to maintain a neutral tone in her reporting, without expressing personal opinions or taking sides.

Conflicts of Interest

95%

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  • Ephrat Livni has previously worked as a public defender, which may have given her insight into legal matters but does not appear to create any conflicts of interest in her current reporting.

Contradictions

78%

Examples:

  • An all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah would be devastating for both sides.
  • Hezbollah has been targeting Israel since the Oct. 7 Hamas-led attack set off a war with Hamas in Gaza.
  • Hezbollah said Israeli forces killed one of its commanders in a strike in southern Lebanon.

Deceptions

90%

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Recent Articles

Israel-Lebanon Tensions Escalate: Hezbollah's Thousands of Rockets and the Threat of All-Out War

Israel-Lebanon Tensions Escalate: Hezbollah's Thousands of Rockets and the Threat of All-Out War

Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024 Tensions between Israel and Lebanon escalate, with daily border clashes and Hezbollah launching thousands of rockets into Israel since October 2023. The intensifying conflict raises concerns of a potential all-out war, which could have devastating consequences for both sides. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III urges diplomacy to prevent the escalation.
UN Chief Warns of Potential Escalation Between Israel and Hezbollah, Tensions Along Border Remain Volatile

UN Chief Warns of Potential Escalation Between Israel and Hezbollah, Tensions Along Border Remain Volatile

Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024 UN Secretary-General António Guterres issues a dire warning about the risk of Israel-Hezbollah conflict escalating into a wider war, expressing deep concern over increasing tensions along their border. Months of violence, including strikes and civilian casualties, have heightened fears of a catastrophic conflict. Israeli officials meet with US counterparts to secure ceasefire agreements but continue to face resistance from Hamas in ongoing negotiations.
Hezbollah Commander's Killing Triggers Renewed Hostilities Between Hezbollah and Israel: Retaliatory Rocket Attacks and Escalating Tensions

Hezbollah Commander's Killing Triggers Renewed Hostilities Between Hezbollah and Israel: Retaliatory Rocket Attacks and Escalating Tensions

Broke On: Wednesday, 12 June 2024 Hezbollah commander Taleb Abdallah was killed in an Israeli airstrike near the Lebanon-Israel border on June 12, 2024. The incident triggered retaliatory rocket attacks on northern Israel and escalating tensions between the two parties. Abdallah was a senior official in Hezbollah's Nasr Unit responsible for areas close to the Israeli border. The Israeli military targeted a meeting between Abdallah and three other officials at a house in Jwaya, leading to over 90 rocket attacks on Israeli territory.