Wafaa Shurafa

Wafaa Shurafa is a journalist based in Deir al Balah, Gaza Strip. She covers stories related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and has reported from various locations in the region. Prior to her current assignment, she worked as a reporter for several local and international news outlets, focusing on social issues, politics, and human rights. Shurafa holds a degree in Journalism from the American University of Beirut. Her reporting is characterized by thorough research and on-the-ground insights into the complex realities of the region.

Biography:  https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2024-06-19/rifts-seem-to-appear-between-israels-political-and-military-leadership-over-conduct-of-the-gaza-war

55%

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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

0%

Examples:

  • The Israeli army's chief spokesman on Wednesday appeared to question the stated goal of destroying the Hamas militant group in Gaza in a rare public rift between the country's political and military leadership.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • Israel’s assault on the district began earlier this week after it issued an evacuation order for the area on Monday.

Contradictions

95%

Examples:

  • About 40 bodies have been brought to Al-Ahli Hospital
  • At least 60 bodies have been found so far
  • The Israeli military launched an incursion into the districts earlier this week to fight Hamas militants who had regrouped

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • The discovery of the bodies came after Israeli troops reportedly pulled out of parts of the Tal al-Hawa and Sanaa neighborhoods following days of bombardment and fighting there. The Israeli military said it could not comment on the discovery of the bodies. Israel’s assault on the district began earlier this week after it issued an evacuation order for the area on Monday.

Recent Articles

At Least 60 Bodies Discovered in Gaza After Intense Israeli Military Operations

At Least 60 Bodies Discovered in Gaza After Intense Israeli Military Operations

Broke On: Friday, 12 July 2024 At least 60 bodies, including entire families, have been discovered in Gaza City after intense Israeli military operations. The latest round of violence between Israel and Hamas began in October 2024 and has resulted in hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries on both sides. The discovery of the bodies underscores the horrifying cycle of civilian casualties, with both sides accusing each other. Cease-fire negotiations are ongoing.