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- Overall, we rate Newsrael as right-biased and questionable due to its promotion of pro-government propaganda, conspiracy theories, failed fact checks, and lack of transparency regarding ownership.
Detailed Report
Questionable Reasoning: Conspiracy Theories, Propaganda, Failed Fact Checks, Lack of Transparency
Bias Rating: RIGHT
Factual Reporting: MIXED
Country: Israel
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MODERATE FREEDOM
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Mininal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: LOW CREDIBILITY
History
Newsrael is a pro-Israel live feed news platform that offers a Zionist perspective on news and events. Founded as a ZIOTECH initiative, its editorial bias favors Israel while it aims to provide factual content. The platform is based in Tel Aviv, Israel. Furthermore, the term ‘ZIOTECH initiative’ relates to the founding and operations of Newsrael but lacks specific details due to the absence of a dedicated website or publicly available information.
Read our profile on Israel’s media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
Ronen Lefler founded Newsrael and the ILTV News. The platform generates revenue through advertising. While Moshe Bar Zvi has been appointed Chairman of the Board and has purchased shares in Newsrael, the complete details regarding the ownership structure are not publicly disclosed on the website.
Analysis / Bias
Newsrael covers Israeli and regional news with emotionally loaded language, such as this: “WATCH: Rashida Tlaib has meltdown when asked to condemn ‘Death to America’ chants.” The video report headline suggests a bias against Rashida Tlaib by portraying her reaction as a “meltdown,” a term loaded with negative connotations. The phrase “asked to condemn” also implies an expectation of moral judgment, which can frame Tlaib’s response in a particular light before the details are known. The headline uses emotive language and framing that could lead readers to form a biased perception of Rashida Tlaib’s response without necessarily providing context or details of the incident.
When covering the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, they hold one-sided views, such as this: “PA Chooses to Fund Terrorists but Not Heart Disease Patients.” The article title and content suggest a strong bias against the Palestinian Authority (PA). It frames the Palestinian Authority’s actions in a negative light, particularly by emphasizing its alleged prioritization of funding for terrorists over healthcare services. This framing aligns with a narrative often found in pro-Israel discourse, which tends to emphasize security concerns related to terrorism and criticize Palestinian leadership.
While quoting from the PNN, the Newsrael article does not provide a direct hyperlink to the original content, limiting readers’ ability to cross-reference and validate the reported information. Additionally, the interpretation and presentation of the facts appear to deviate substantially from the original PNN report, suggesting a possible framing bias that could misrepresent the situation and influence public perception.
Editorially and politically, Newsrael strongly supports PM Netanyahu with propaganda pieces such as this Israel journalist Ben-Caspit spreads his venom against Netanyahu – Cut and save! In general, Newsrael strongly favors the Israeli government and holds far-right perspectives. They have also failed fact checks and promoted unproven claims, resulting in a mixed factual rating.
Failed Fact Checks
- Israeli soldiers in Gaza celebrating in front of a Hanukkah menorah. – Fake
- “20 Thousand foreign volunteers! Former British soldiers arrived in Ukraine.” – Misleading
Overall, we rate Newsrael as right-biased and questionable due to its promotion of pro-government propaganda, conspiracy theories, failed fact checks, and lack of transparency regarding ownership. (M. Huitsing 04/22/2024)
Source: https://www.newsrael.com/
Last Updated on April 22, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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