Conspiracy Theories Target Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham Leader
Conspiracy theories alleging that Ahmad al-Sharaa, leader of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham, is of Jewish origin are spreading rapidly across social and traditional media in the Middle East, fueled by Iranian and Assad regime supporters, despite lacking evidence.
Conspiracy Theories Target Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham Leader
Conspiracy theories alleging that Ahmad al-Sharaa, leader of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham, is of Jewish origin are spreading rapidly across social and traditional media in the Middle East, fueled by Iranian and Assad regime supporters, despite lacking evidence.
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52% Bias Score
U.S. Threatens Sanctions Against Turkey Over Syrian Ceasefire
U.S. Senators Van Hollen and Graham threaten Turkey with sanctions mirroring a 2019 bill if Ankara fails to pressure Syrian opposition fighters into a ceasefire with U.S.-backed Kurds, citing concerns over regional security and the resurgence of ISIS.
U.S. Threatens Sanctions Against Turkey Over Syrian Ceasefire
U.S. Senators Van Hollen and Graham threaten Turkey with sanctions mirroring a 2019 bill if Ankara fails to pressure Syrian opposition fighters into a ceasefire with U.S.-backed Kurds, citing concerns over regional security and the resurgence of ISIS.
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36% Bias Score
Syria's New Government Targets Captagon Trade
Syria's new administration, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), is cracking down on the country's massive Captagon drug trade, formerly a key source of revenue for the al-Assad regime; the move signals a potential disruption of this lucrative illicit industry, but experts warn of a "balloon effect", ...
Syria's New Government Targets Captagon Trade
Syria's new administration, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), is cracking down on the country's massive Captagon drug trade, formerly a key source of revenue for the al-Assad regime; the move signals a potential disruption of this lucrative illicit industry, but experts warn of a "balloon effect", ...
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16% Bias Score
Erdoğan to Meet Sisi in Cairo, Focusing on Syria
Turkish President Erdoğan will visit Egypt for the D-8 Summit on October 27, 2023, holding talks with President Sisi to discuss Syria, Palestine, and Lebanon. The visit marks a significant step in the improving relationship between Turkey and Egypt following Sisi's visit to Turkey in September.
Erdoğan to Meet Sisi in Cairo, Focusing on Syria
Turkish President Erdoğan will visit Egypt for the D-8 Summit on October 27, 2023, holding talks with President Sisi to discuss Syria, Palestine, and Lebanon. The visit marks a significant step in the improving relationship between Turkey and Egypt following Sisi's visit to Turkey in September.
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20% Bias Score
Syria's Fall Shakes Iran's Regime
The collapse of the Syrian regime under Bashar al-Assad has shaken Iran's leadership, sparking concerns about a domino effect due to Iran's economic crisis, loss of regional allies, and internal dissent fueled by the regime's inability to meet basic citizen needs.
Syria's Fall Shakes Iran's Regime
The collapse of the Syrian regime under Bashar al-Assad has shaken Iran's leadership, sparking concerns about a domino effect due to Iran's economic crisis, loss of regional allies, and internal dissent fueled by the regime's inability to meet basic citizen needs.
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60% Bias Score
UK Eases Israel Travel Advisories Amidst Lingering Regional Tensions
The UK Foreign Office eased travel restrictions for most of Israel on 2024-03-08, citing a decrease in rocket attacks, but maintains advisories for areas near Gaza and the West Bank due to ongoing political tensions.
UK Eases Israel Travel Advisories Amidst Lingering Regional Tensions
The UK Foreign Office eased travel restrictions for most of Israel on 2024-03-08, citing a decrease in rocket attacks, but maintains advisories for areas near Gaza and the West Bank due to ongoing political tensions.
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48% Bias Score
Hamas seeks to inflame West Bank, exploiting Jenin crackdown
Hamas is inciting protests in the West Bank against the Palestinian Authority following a PA crackdown on PIJ in Jenin, fueled by smuggled weapons and supported by Iran, potentially leading to wider conflict.
Hamas seeks to inflame West Bank, exploiting Jenin crackdown
Hamas is inciting protests in the West Bank against the Palestinian Authority following a PA crackdown on PIJ in Jenin, fueled by smuggled weapons and supported by Iran, potentially leading to wider conflict.
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56% Bias Score
HTS Takeover in Syria: Human Rights Concerns and International Response
After seizing power in parts of Syria, the Islamist militia Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) is engaging with international representatives, raising concerns and hopes regarding human rights in the future; the UN is sending representatives to investigate past abuses and monitor the current situation.
HTS Takeover in Syria: Human Rights Concerns and International Response
After seizing power in parts of Syria, the Islamist militia Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) is engaging with international representatives, raising concerns and hopes regarding human rights in the future; the UN is sending representatives to investigate past abuses and monitor the current situation.
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44% Bias Score
Fall of Assad Regime: Hope and Uncertainty for Syria
The fall of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad after more than 50 years of rule is celebrated by Syrian exiles in Germany, who see it as a liberation from a culture of fear and repression. This event marks a historic turning point, ending a regime known for systematic human rights abuses and triggering...
Fall of Assad Regime: Hope and Uncertainty for Syria
The fall of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad after more than 50 years of rule is celebrated by Syrian exiles in Germany, who see it as a liberation from a culture of fear and repression. This event marks a historic turning point, ending a regime known for systematic human rights abuses and triggering...
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56% Bias Score
China Urges Calm, Political Solution for Syria Amidst Crisis
China's deputy UN representative, Geng Shuang, urged calm and restraint in Syria, calling for protection of civilians and a Syrian-led political settlement while expressing concern over Israel's actions and the humanitarian crisis, and urging the lifting of unilateral sanctions.
China Urges Calm, Political Solution for Syria Amidst Crisis
China's deputy UN representative, Geng Shuang, urged calm and restraint in Syria, calling for protection of civilians and a Syrian-led political settlement while expressing concern over Israel's actions and the humanitarian crisis, and urging the lifting of unilateral sanctions.
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36% Bias Score
Proposed Abraham Accords Protectorate for Gaza
An Israeli analyst proposes an Abraham Accords protectorate for Gaza, governed by Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, and Egypt, to replace the current PA and Hamas governance, focusing on reconstruction and development into a tourist hub, aiming for a self-governing UN-recognized state.
Proposed Abraham Accords Protectorate for Gaza
An Israeli analyst proposes an Abraham Accords protectorate for Gaza, governed by Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, and Egypt, to replace the current PA and Hamas governance, focusing on reconstruction and development into a tourist hub, aiming for a self-governing UN-recognized state.
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76% Bias Score
Hamas's "Kinocide": Systematic Targeting of Israeli Families Demands International Legal Action
A new report details the systematic targeting of Israeli families by Hamas terrorists on October 7th, 2023, introducing the term "kinocide" to describe the unprecedented destruction of family units, and calling for international legal recognition of this new type of atrocity.
Hamas's "Kinocide": Systematic Targeting of Israeli Families Demands International Legal Action
A new report details the systematic targeting of Israeli families by Hamas terrorists on October 7th, 2023, introducing the term "kinocide" to describe the unprecedented destruction of family units, and calling for international legal recognition of this new type of atrocity.
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52% Bias Score