Syrian Insurgents Liberate Homs After 13-Year Siege
On December 7th, 2023, Syrian insurgents liberated Homs after a 13-year siege under Bashar al-Assad, resulting in widespread celebrations and the return of displaced residents; however, uncertainties remain about the future.
Syrian Insurgents Liberate Homs After 13-Year Siege
On December 7th, 2023, Syrian insurgents liberated Homs after a 13-year siege under Bashar al-Assad, resulting in widespread celebrations and the return of displaced residents; however, uncertainties remain about the future.
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40% Bias Score
Over 100,000 Killed in Syria Under Assad: Former US Ambassador
Former US Ambassador Stephen Rapp estimates over 100,000 people have been tortured and killed in Syria under Bashar al-Assad since 2013, based on visits to mass graves near Damascus and his experience with war crimes tribunals; he compared this to Nazi-era atrocities.
Over 100,000 Killed in Syria Under Assad: Former US Ambassador
Former US Ambassador Stephen Rapp estimates over 100,000 people have been tortured and killed in Syria under Bashar al-Assad since 2013, based on visits to mass graves near Damascus and his experience with war crimes tribunals; he compared this to Nazi-era atrocities.
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60% Bias Score
Trump's Return to Power Raises Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Concerns
President-elect Trump's return to office sparks uncertainty in the Middle East, as Israel's Finance Minister plans West Bank settlement annexation, potentially jeopardizing the two-state solution and escalating tensions.
Trump's Return to Power Raises Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Concerns
President-elect Trump's return to office sparks uncertainty in the Middle East, as Israel's Finance Minister plans West Bank settlement annexation, potentially jeopardizing the two-state solution and escalating tensions.
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48% Bias Score
HTS Syria Takeover: Hopes and Concerns for Human Rights
After a November coup led by the Islamist militia Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), international delegates are visiting Syria to discuss the future of human rights with the new rulers; however, HTS's history of human rights abuses raises serious concerns.
HTS Syria Takeover: Hopes and Concerns for Human Rights
After a November coup led by the Islamist militia Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), international delegates are visiting Syria to discuss the future of human rights with the new rulers; however, HTS's history of human rights abuses raises serious concerns.
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40% Bias Score
HTS Seizes Control of Idlib, Syria, After Assad Regime's Fall
Following a recent successful offensive, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), an Islamist group, seized control of Idlib, Syria, from Bashar al-Assad's regime, leading to celebrations but also concerns about its future governance and impact on various minority groups.
HTS Seizes Control of Idlib, Syria, After Assad Regime's Fall
Following a recent successful offensive, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), an Islamist group, seized control of Idlib, Syria, from Bashar al-Assad's regime, leading to celebrations but also concerns about its future governance and impact on various minority groups.
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44% Bias Score
Palestinian Security Forces Raid in Jenin Kills Two Amidst Criticism
Palestinian security forces conducted a rare raid in Jenin, killing at least two people, including a civilian, and detaining eight, sparking criticism for collaborating with Israel and highlighting the complex power dynamics in the West Bank.
Palestinian Security Forces Raid in Jenin Kills Two Amidst Criticism
Palestinian security forces conducted a rare raid in Jenin, killing at least two people, including a civilian, and detaining eight, sparking criticism for collaborating with Israel and highlighting the complex power dynamics in the West Bank.
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48% Bias Score
Syria's Power Vacuum Fuels Regional Conflict
Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) assumed control, creating a power vacuum exploited by Turkey, Israel, and the US, leading to increased regional conflict and fears of an ISIS resurgence.
Syria's Power Vacuum Fuels Regional Conflict
Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) assumed control, creating a power vacuum exploited by Turkey, Israel, and the US, leading to increased regional conflict and fears of an ISIS resurgence.
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36% Bias Score
Hamas Inflates Gaza Death Toll to Demonize Israel
The Henry Jackson Society's report exposes Hamas's manipulation of Gaza's death toll, revealing the misclassification of combatants, inclusion of unrelated deaths, and exclusion of Hamas casualties to demonize Israel and undermine its self-defense.
Hamas Inflates Gaza Death Toll to Demonize Israel
The Henry Jackson Society's report exposes Hamas's manipulation of Gaza's death toll, revealing the misclassification of combatants, inclusion of unrelated deaths, and exclusion of Hamas casualties to demonize Israel and undermine its self-defense.
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60% Bias Score
Israel and Turkey Trade Accusations Amidst Escalating Syrian Conflict
Israel and Turkey are engaged in a heated exchange following Turkey's condemnation of Israeli military actions in Syria, escalating tensions and raising concerns over regional stability, particularly regarding the fate of U.S.-backed Kurdish forces fighting ISIS; Turkey has occupied approximately 15...
Israel and Turkey Trade Accusations Amidst Escalating Syrian Conflict
Israel and Turkey are engaged in a heated exchange following Turkey's condemnation of Israeli military actions in Syria, escalating tensions and raising concerns over regional stability, particularly regarding the fate of U.S.-backed Kurdish forces fighting ISIS; Turkey has occupied approximately 15...
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44% Bias Score
Facebook Restricted Palestinian News Reach After Gaza War
BBC investigation reveals Facebook drastically limited the reach of Palestinian news outlets following the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel, showing a 77% drop in audience engagement, while Israeli news outlets saw a 37% increase, raising concerns about censorship and bias.
Facebook Restricted Palestinian News Reach After Gaza War
BBC investigation reveals Facebook drastically limited the reach of Palestinian news outlets following the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel, showing a 77% drop in audience engagement, while Israeli news outlets saw a 37% increase, raising concerns about censorship and bias.
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36% Bias Score
Israel Closes Embassy in Ireland Amid Rising Tensions
Israel closed its embassy in Ireland in response to Ireland's recognition of Palestine and criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza, prompting criticism from former Israeli diplomats; €3.6 billion in goods were imported by Ireland from Israel in 2023.
Israel Closes Embassy in Ireland Amid Rising Tensions
Israel closed its embassy in Ireland in response to Ireland's recognition of Palestine and criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza, prompting criticism from former Israeli diplomats; €3.6 billion in goods were imported by Ireland from Israel in 2023.
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52% Bias Score
Mass Grave Discovered Near Damascus Mausoleum
A warehouse near the Sayyeda Zeinab mausoleum in Damascus was found to contain the decomposing bodies of approximately 20 individuals, labeled 'Aleppo-Hraytan', discovered by the White Helmets following the area's takeover by an Islamist-led coalition; the incident highlights the enduring humanitari...
Mass Grave Discovered Near Damascus Mausoleum
A warehouse near the Sayyeda Zeinab mausoleum in Damascus was found to contain the decomposing bodies of approximately 20 individuals, labeled 'Aleppo-Hraytan', discovered by the White Helmets following the area's takeover by an Islamist-led coalition; the incident highlights the enduring humanitari...
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24% Bias Score