LEFT BIAS
These media sources are moderately to strongly biased toward liberal 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 reporting that may damage liberal causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Left Bias sources.
- Overall, we rate PNN as left-biased due to its strong pro-Palestinian perspective, which aligns with broader humanitarian and social justice concerns. We rate them mixed in factual reporting due to their strong ideological stance, lack of transparency regarding ownership, and poor sourcing.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT
Factual Reporting: MIXED
Country: Palestine
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: TOTAL OPPRESSION
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
Palestine News Network (PNN) offers news and media services from a Palestinian perspective. Based in Bethlehem, Palestine, PNN provides documentary production, news coverage, television production, translation, mobile news, live streaming, photography, media training, and more. It also supports radio services, festivals, and programs.
Read our profile on the Palestine Government and Media.
Funded by / Ownership
The Palestine News Network (PNN) does not explicitly list its owner but is described as a group of independent journalists delivering news from a Palestinian perspective. PNN generates revenue through various media services, including documentary production, advertising, media training, video production, and support for festivals and programs.
Analysis / Bias
PNN exhibits a strong pro-Palestinian and anti-Israeli bias in its coverage, reflecting the network’s focus on Palestinian issues. Articles often use emotionally loaded language and emphasize the suffering and struggles of Palestinians under Israeli occupation.
For example, the article “Death Toll Soars: Gaza Records 31,341 Martyrs, Majority Children, and Women” details the casualties in Gaza with a focus on the impact on civilians, using terms like “martyrs” to describe those killed.
Another article, “Over 9,450 Palestinians arrested in West Bank since October 7”, discusses the arrests of Palestinians by Israeli forces, emphasizing the alleged brutality and human rights violations without providing detailed evidence. The article references information from the Palestinian Prisoners Affairs Authority and the Palestinian Prisoner’s Society but does not provide direct links to these sources. Yet, the claims are correct as we researched other sources to verify them. While specific figures vary, multiple credible sources support the claim of a significant increase in arrests during this period. For instance, The World from PRX cites over 9,300 arrests based on figures from the Palestinian Prisoners Society (PPS). Similarly, Middle East Eye reports more than 8,400 arrests, according to statements from Palestinian prisoner groups.
These reports collectively show a significant increase in detentions, confirming the general claim despite varying numbers. This consistency across multiple sources emphasizes the seriousness and extent of the arrests.
These articles illustrate PNN’s tendency to frame issues from a Palestinian viewpoint, often lacking balanced reporting and exhibiting poor sourcing practices.
Typically, PNN consistently exhibits a strong pro-Palestinian bias, emphasizing narratives that support Palestinian resistance and criticize Israeli actions. This ideological stance and selective reporting significantly impact the credibility of its content.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate PNN as left-biased due to its strong pro-Palestinian perspective, which aligns with broader humanitarian and social justice concerns. We rate them mixed in factual reporting due to their strong ideological stance, lack of transparency regarding ownership, and poor sourcing. (M. Huitsing 08/03/2024)
Source: https://english.pnn.ps/
Last Updated on August 3, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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