The New Arab

The New Arab is a progressive, non-partisan news outlet focusing on issues of democracy, social justice, and human rights in Arab states. The site heavily covers stories affecting youth and marginalized segments of society. The articles show a clear bias towards the Palestinian cause and against Israel. Some articles make claims without providing sources or evidence, indicating potential deceptiveness.

87%

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 news site 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 its reporting.

Bias

75%

Examples:

  • The articles show a clear bias towards the Palestinian cause and against Israel. The language used in some articles is emotionally charged and indicative of a pro-Palestinian stance.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The site heavily focuses on issues of democracy, social justice, and human rights in Arab states. There is a potential conflict of interest as the site's editorial line is clear in its commitment to these issues.

Contradictions

60%

Examples:

  • There is a contradiction in one article regarding the suspect in a shooting; one states the suspect was arrested while another states the shooter is still at large.

Deceptions

85%

Examples:

  • Some articles make claims without providing sources or evidence, such as the claim that Israeli siege and raids on Al-Shifa hospital have caused the deaths of dozens of patients, including babies.

Recent Articles

  • Suspect Arrested in Vermont Shooting of Palestinian Students

    Broke On: Sunday, 26 November 2023 Three Palestinian students were shot in Burlington, Vermont The incident is being investigated as a potential hate crime The victims were speaking a mix of English and Arabic at the time of the attack The suspect, Jason J. Eaton, was arrested in connection to the crime

  • Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Begins Amid Diplomatic Tensions and Detentions

    Broke On: Friday, 24 November 2023 Israel's foreign minister summoned the ambassadors of Spain and Belgium over comments about the Israeli offensive in Gaza. A four-day ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict began, leading to the release of 24 hostages and 39 Palestinian prisoners. The World Health Organization expressed concern over the detention of the head of Gaza City's Al-Shifa hospital by Israeli forces.

  • Pro-Palestinian March in London to Proceed Despite Government Concerns

    Broke On: Thursday, 09 November 2023 Tens of thousands of people are expected to protest against Israel's war on Gaza, where over 10,550 Palestinians have been killed. The protest is scheduled to begin more than an hour after the traditional two-minute silence on Armistice Day. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has vowed to hold the Metropolitan Police Commissioner accountable for his decision to greenlight the march. Richard Hughes, from the Western Front Association, stated that they believe the marches should go ahead.

  • Escalating Israel-Hamas Conflict: Airstrikes, Casualties, and Humanitarian Crisis

    Broke On: Wednesday, 01 November 2023 The Palestinian death toll has reached 9,227, according to the Hamas-run Health Ministry in Gaza. More than 1,400 people in Israel have been killed, most of them in the Oct. 7 Hamas attack that started the fighting. An Israeli airstrike targeted an ambulance outside Gaza City's Al-Shifa Hospital, killing at least 15 people and wounding 50 others. 16 hospitals across Gaza are no longer functioning due to damage from Israeli strikes and lack of fuel. Japan announced $65 million in humanitarian aid for the Gaza Strip, and Indonesia dispatched humanitarian aid.