December 13, 2025 – Israel Headlines

1Images show how a winter storm has battered a destroyed Gaza

Story gist: A winter storm caused flooding in Gaza. Images, verified video, and satellite data show the impact on the area.
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Images show how a winter storm has battered a destroyed Gaza
— The Washington Post
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Verified video and satellite data shows impact of deadly Gaza floods
— BBC
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No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like WaPo frame the story with emotive terms like ‘battered’ and ‘destroyed Gaza,’ emphasizing pre-existing ruin. Center outlets like BBC use neutral, evidence-based language such as ‘verified video and satellite data’ and ‘deadly floods,’ focusing on facts. No right-leaning coverage appears, omitting any perspective on the event.

2Exclusive | U.S. Forces Raid Ship, Seize Cargo Headed to Iran From China

Story gist: U.S. forces raided a cargo ship traveling from China to Iran in the Indian Ocean and seized its cargo. The incident was reported by The Wall Street Journal.
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US forces stormed cargo ship travelling from China to Iran: Report
— Al Jazeera
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US forces raided ship headed to Iran from China in Indian Ocean, WSJ says
— Reuters
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Exclusive | U.S. Forces Raid Ship, Seize Cargo Headed to Iran From China
— The Wall Street Journal
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Bias summary: Left-leaning Al Jazeera uses ‘stormed’ for a dramatic tone implying aggression. Center Reuters remains neutral with ‘raided,’ adds location details, and attributes to WSJ. Right-leaning WSJ emphasizes ‘Exclusive’ scoop, employs action-oriented ‘Raid’ and ‘Seize’ to highlight U.S. enforcement positively. No major omissions across lanes.

3Israel said to give mediators a list of terrorists who know where Ran Gvili is buried

Story gist: Israel provided mediators with a list of terrorists who know the burial location of Ran Gvili, the final hostage held by Hamas in Gaza. Gvili was killed after capture during defense of a kibbutz.
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Father of freed slain hostage calls for solidarity with family of last remaining captive
— Haaretz
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The last hostage in Gaza was captured while fighting to save a kibbutz
— AP News
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Israel gives Gaza mediators information. on final Hamas hostage
— The Jerusalem Post
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Bias summary: Left-leaning Haaretz frames story through emotional lens of freed hostage’s father urging solidarity for Gvili’s family, emphasizing human impact. Center AP stresses Gvili’s heroism, noting capture while fighting to save kibbutz. Right-leaning Jerusalem Post highlights Israel’s proactive action in giving mediators information on final Hamas hostage, focusing on official steps.

4UN passes resolution calling on Israel to cooperate with UNRWA, prompting Israeli pushback

Story gist: The UN General Assembly passed a resolution calling on Israel to cooperate with UNRWA. Israel issued pushback against the resolution.
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UN passes resolution calling on Israel to cooperate with UNRWA, prompting Israeli pushback
— Haaretz
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Explanation of Position Before the Vote on a UN General Assembly Resolution on the ICJ Advisory Opinion on Obligations of Israel
— United States Mission to the United Nations (.gov)
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UNGA adopts resolution calling Israel cooperate with UNRWA
— The Jerusalem Post
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Bias summary: Left-leaning Haaretz reports the UN resolution and notes Israeli pushback, balancing perspectives. Center US Mission to the UN explains its pre-vote position on a related General Assembly resolution tied to ICJ opinion on Israel’s obligations, focusing on official US diplomacy. Right-leaning Jerusalem Post states UNGA adoption calling Israel to cooperate with UNRWA, emphasizing the demand without noting pushback.