IDF Journalists Visit Undamaged Syrian Base, Underscoring Unexpected Power Shift
On December 10, 2023, Israeli military journalists visited the Syrian military base Tel Kudne, which the IDF had recently taken over without a fight, finding the area largely deserted but undamaged, in stark contrast to other conflict zones.
IDF Journalists Visit Undamaged Syrian Base, Underscoring Unexpected Power Shift
On December 10, 2023, Israeli military journalists visited the Syrian military base Tel Kudne, which the IDF had recently taken over without a fight, finding the area largely deserted but undamaged, in stark contrast to other conflict zones.
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32% Bias Score
IDF Investigation: Hamas Likely Executed Six Hostages in Gaza
The IDF found the bodies of six hostages, likely executed by Hamas, in a Gaza tunnel on August 31; the IDF's actions, though not deficient, may have indirectly led to the killings, raising questions about intelligence and operational coordination.
IDF Investigation: Hamas Likely Executed Six Hostages in Gaza
The IDF found the bodies of six hostages, likely executed by Hamas, in a Gaza tunnel on August 31; the IDF's actions, though not deficient, may have indirectly led to the killings, raising questions about intelligence and operational coordination.
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48% Bias Score
High Court Pressures State on Fallen Soldier Status for Slain Hostage
The High Court in Israel is compelling the state to decide if Alon Shamriz, a slain hostage mistakenly shot by IDF forces in Gaza while waving a white flag, will be posthumously recognized as a fallen soldier, after his family's December 2023 request was denied by the IDF.
High Court Pressures State on Fallen Soldier Status for Slain Hostage
The High Court in Israel is compelling the state to decide if Alon Shamriz, a slain hostage mistakenly shot by IDF forces in Gaza while waving a white flag, will be posthumously recognized as a fallen soldier, after his family's December 2023 request was denied by the IDF.
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40% Bias Score
Sisters Enlist Despite Sisters' Murder in Hamas Attack
Two sisters, whose older sisters were murdered in the October 7 Hamas attack on an Israeli army base, enlisted in the army to become infantry instructors, highlighting the resilience of families coping with the tragedy and the continuing hostage crisis.
Sisters Enlist Despite Sisters' Murder in Hamas Attack
Two sisters, whose older sisters were murdered in the October 7 Hamas attack on an Israeli army base, enlisted in the army to become infantry instructors, highlighting the resilience of families coping with the tragedy and the continuing hostage crisis.
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52% Bias Score
Israel's Trauma Response: Embedding Mental Health in the IDF
Dr. Lucian Tatsa-Laur, head of Samson Assuta Ashdod University Hospital's new Trauma Rehabilitation Center, describes the urgent need to address the widespread trauma following the October 7th attacks in Israel, highlighting the innovative approach of embedding mental health officers within the IDF ...
Israel's Trauma Response: Embedding Mental Health in the IDF
Dr. Lucian Tatsa-Laur, head of Samson Assuta Ashdod University Hospital's new Trauma Rehabilitation Center, describes the urgent need to address the widespread trauma following the October 7th attacks in Israel, highlighting the innovative approach of embedding mental health officers within the IDF ...
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60% Bias Score
"Miami Summit Showcases IDF Widows, Freed Hostage's Stories"
"The Jerusalem Post's 2024 Miami Summit featured emotional speeches from freed hostage Andrey Kozlov, Arnon Zmora's widow, and the IDF Widows and Orphans Organization's CEO, highlighting the human cost of conflict and the need for community support for military families."
"Miami Summit Showcases IDF Widows, Freed Hostage's Stories"
"The Jerusalem Post's 2024 Miami Summit featured emotional speeches from freed hostage Andrey Kozlov, Arnon Zmora's widow, and the IDF Widows and Orphans Organization's CEO, highlighting the human cost of conflict and the need for community support for military families."
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36% Bias Score
IDF Authorized High Civilian Casualties in Gaza Airstrikes
Following the October 7, 2023, airstrikes on Gaza, the NYT reported that the IDF authorized officers to risk killing up to 20 civilians per strike, a change in policy that allowed targeting terrorists even when surrounded by civilians, resulting in reduced safety measures and a lack of accountabilit...
IDF Authorized High Civilian Casualties in Gaza Airstrikes
Following the October 7, 2023, airstrikes on Gaza, the NYT reported that the IDF authorized officers to risk killing up to 20 civilians per strike, a change in policy that allowed targeting terrorists even when surrounded by civilians, resulting in reduced safety measures and a lack of accountabilit...
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36% Bias Score
West Bank Terror Lower Than Second Intifada Despite Reduced IDF Presence
The IDF reports that despite a smaller military presence in the West Bank than during the Second Intifada, Palestinian terror attacks remain lower, with 40 Israeli deaths in 2024 compared to around 450 during a similar period of the Second Intifada; however, the IDF is concerned about Iran smuggling...
West Bank Terror Lower Than Second Intifada Despite Reduced IDF Presence
The IDF reports that despite a smaller military presence in the West Bank than during the Second Intifada, Palestinian terror attacks remain lower, with 40 Israeli deaths in 2024 compared to around 450 during a similar period of the Second Intifada; however, the IDF is concerned about Iran smuggling...
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40% Bias Score
IDF Confiscates 10,000 Hezbollah Weapons in Southern Lebanon
Following a ten-week military operation in Lebanon, the IDF confiscated over 10,000 Hezbollah weapons and destroyed over 1,300 Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon, killing over 25 Hezbollah fighters; the IDF is withdrawing from parts of southern Lebanon.
IDF Confiscates 10,000 Hezbollah Weapons in Southern Lebanon
Following a ten-week military operation in Lebanon, the IDF confiscated over 10,000 Hezbollah weapons and destroyed over 1,300 Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon, killing over 25 Hezbollah fighters; the IDF is withdrawing from parts of southern Lebanon.
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52% Bias Score
Muslim IDF Soldier Inspires Others to Join Military
Muslim IDF soldier Yahya Mahamid, in a Visegrad24 video, discussed his faith, service, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, highlighting his efforts to save lives and inspire other Israeli-Arabs to join the IDF.
Muslim IDF Soldier Inspires Others to Join Military
Muslim IDF soldier Yahya Mahamid, in a Visegrad24 video, discussed his faith, service, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, highlighting his efforts to save lives and inspire other Israeli-Arabs to join the IDF.
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52% Bias Score
IDF Establishes Position 10 Kilometers Inside Syria
The Israeli Defense Force's 603rd Battalion reached Tel Hadar, Syria, 10 kilometers from the border and 20 kilometers from Damascus, the furthest IDF penetration into Syria since 1973, establishing a fortified position and gathering intelligence on Syrian military capabilities.
IDF Establishes Position 10 Kilometers Inside Syria
The Israeli Defense Force's 603rd Battalion reached Tel Hadar, Syria, 10 kilometers from the border and 20 kilometers from Damascus, the furthest IDF penetration into Syria since 1973, establishing a fortified position and gathering intelligence on Syrian military capabilities.
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52% Bias Score
Israel Enters Syrian Territory After Assad Regime Collapse
Following the fall of the Assad regime, Israeli ground forces crossed the demilitarized zone into Syria on December 8th, seizing control of Mount Hermon and other strategic positions to prevent extremist groups from acquiring Syrian military assets, marking the first such incursion since the 1974 ce...
Israel Enters Syrian Territory After Assad Regime Collapse
Following the fall of the Assad regime, Israeli ground forces crossed the demilitarized zone into Syria on December 8th, seizing control of Mount Hermon and other strategic positions to prevent extremist groups from acquiring Syrian military assets, marking the first such incursion since the 1974 ce...
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52% Bias Score