RIGHT BIAS
These media sources are moderately to strongly biased toward conservative causes through story selection and/or political affiliation. They may utilize strong loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes), publish misleading reports, and omit information that may damage conservative causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Right Bias sources.
- Overall, we rate All Israel News as Right Biased based on editorial positions and story selection that strongly favors the Right. We also rate them as Mixed for factual reporting due to the promotion of pro-government propaganda, poor sourcing, and a failed fact check.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT
Factual Reporting: MIXED
Country: Israel
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
All Israel News, founded in 2020 by Joel C. Rosenberg, is a Jerusalem-based online news platform. It targets the global evangelical Christian community, providing analysis and coverage on political, social, and religious topics relevant to Israel, the Middle East, and Jewish-related matters. The outlet is operated by Near East Media, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
Read our profile on Israel’s media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
All Israel News is operated by Near East Media, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded by Joel C. Rosenberg and primarily funded through donations.
Analysis / Bias
All Israel News covers Israeli and regional news with strong, loaded, emotional language. For example, the article titled “Three Sons of Hamas Leader Haniyeh Killed in Gaza Airstrike En Route to Terror Activity” exemplifies All Israel News’ editorial bias. The headline employs highly charged language, specifically “Terror Activity,” which indicates a negative framing from the outset. This choice of words can influence the reader’s perception by positioning one party as inherently negative.
For comparison, the same incident reported by the Associated Press was headlined, “An Israeli airstrike in Gaza kills 3 sons and 4 grandchildren of Hamas’ top leader.” This contrast in reporting style shows the emotive and biased language used by All Israel News compared to the more neutral approach of mainstream international news services like the AP. This type of framing lacks a balanced perspective, potentially omitting a broader context that might provide a more comprehensive view of the events. Furthermore, the article relies on circular referencing rather than linking to external sources. This practice can limit the credibility and depth of reporting, as it does not provide readers with a path to verify the information independently.
Another article titled “IMMINENT THREAT: US Evangelical Leader Warns Tehran not to Attack Israel or face ‘Horrific Ending for Iran'” also shows a clear bias with emotionally loaded language such as “horrific ending for Iran” and “Iran will be decimated.” These phrases contribute to a narrative that is strongly pro-Israel and antagonistic towards Iran.
Furthermore, including a photograph of Michele Bachmann with editor Joel C. Rosenberg at the Jerusalem Prayer Breakfast reinforces the article’s ideological slant and confirms the close ties between the outlet’s editorial leadership and prominent figures in conservative evangelical circles. This pattern of reporting, characterized by emotive language and a lack of balanced perspectives, is enhanced by the practice of circular sourcing, just like the previous article. The outlet predominantly quotes figures known for their conservative and evangelical viewpoints, which does not provide a comprehensive view of the complex issues discussed. However, the second article does cite a specific external source, linking to a video from the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) hosted on the domain’ videoidf.azureedge.net.’ This reference provides a direct source for some of the claims made, potentially offering a degree of verification for the statements related to Israeli military readiness and actions. Despite this sourcing, the overall reporting pattern remains characterized by emotive language and a lack of balanced perspectives. The predominant quoting of figures known for their conservative and evangelical viewpoints does not afford a comprehensive view of the complex issues.
In general, All Israel News is categorized as Right Biased due to its editorial choices that consistently favor conservative, pro-Israel positions. It is also rated as Mixed for factual reporting due to selective story coverage and reliance on internal or ideologically similar sources. Readers should consider these factors and consult multiple sources to gain a balanced understanding of Middle Eastern affairs.
Failed Fact Checks
Overall, we rate All Israel News as Right Biased based on editorial positions and story selection that strongly favors the Right. We also rate them as Mixed for factual reporting due to the promotion of pro-government propaganda, poor sourcing, and a failed fact check. (M. Huitsing 04/13/2024)
Source: https://allisrael.com/
Last Updated on April 22, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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