The Mideast Beast - Bias and Credibility

SATIRE

These sources exclusively use humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people’s stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues. Primarily, these sources are transparent that they are satire and do not attempt to deceive. See all Satire sources.

Overall, we rate The Mideast Beast a political satire website that clearly disclaims its intentions.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: SATIRE
Factual Reporting: N/A
Country: Israel
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MODERATE FREEDOM
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: N/A

History

Founded in 2015 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, The Mideast Beast is a satire website with the tagline “Because all news is satirical.” According to their about page, “The Mideast Beast (TMB) is a political satire and comedy news site that produces spoof articles mainly about (or connected to) the Middle East, only for comedic and entertainment purposes.”

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Funded by / Ownership

The Mideast Beast does not disclose ownership; revenue is derived through advertising.

Analysis / Bias

In review, The Mideast Beast produces satirical articles about Middle East politics and conflict. For example, in this article, Hezbollah Mourns Tragic Loss of Explosive Material. They also cover USA politics, poking fun at both sides, such as this against the Trump administration Trump Promises Palestinians a State if they Attend his Inauguration and this against the Democrats Ocasio-Cortez Admits She Had No Idea Israel Is a Country. In general, The Mideast Beast makes it very clear on every page that they are a satire site and, therefore, are not misleading.

Overall, we rate The Mideast Beast a political satire website that clearly disclaims its intentions. (D. Van Zandt 8/8/2020) Updated (12/08/2023)

Source: https://www.themideastbeast.com/

Last Updated on December 8, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check