Israel

Story gist: Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid withdrew his Yesh Atid party from a leadership deal for the World Zionist Organization on October 2023. He described the agreement as corrupt, potentially allowing Yair Netanyahu’s appointment to a key role.

Bias summary: Left-leaning Haaretz frames the story with emphasis on ‘corruption and cronyism,’ highlighting Lapid’s withdrawal as a stand against nepotism tied to Netanyahu. Center outlet The Times of Israel reports neutrally, quoting ‘corrupt’ and noting the door opened for Yair Netanyahu without strong judgment. Right-leaning coverage is absent, leaving out potential defenses of the deal or criticisms of Lapid’s motives as political maneuvering.

Story gist: The IDF and Shin Bet transported the remains of Col. Asaf Hamami, a slain officer and former hostage, from Gaza into Israel. The remains are en route to a forensic facility for identification, and a funeral was held for him.

Bias summary: Left-leaning Haaretz frames the event factually, emphasizing the IDF’s receipt of the body in Gaza and its transport to Israel without emotional language. Center outlet The Times of Israel personalizes the story with a funeral focus, using heroic terms like ‘war hero’ and a eulogistic quote for a sympathetic tone. Right-leaning Jerusalem Post mirrors the factual transport details, highlighting security involvement by Shin Bet but omitting personal tributes.

Story gist: Zohran Mamdani stated he will stand up for New York against Trump in live updates following the city’s election. The election included surprises such as Trump voters supporting Mamdani and the emergence of a new left coalition.

Bias summary: Left-leaning outlets like The Guardian emphasize positive surprises, highlighting Trump voters backing Mamdani and a new left coalition to celebrate progressive gains. Center outlets like the BBC provide neutral live updates focused on Mamdani’s anti-Trump statement without added interpretation. Right-leaning coverage is absent, indicating potential omission of stories that do not align with conservative narratives or lack perceived relevance.

Story gist: Hamas thanked Türkiye for its role in facilitating a Gaza cease-fire and reaffirmed its commitment to the agreement. Türkiye hosted a summit on Gaza and stated that Israel must stop cease-fire violations.

Bias summary: Left-leaning Al Jazeera emphasizes Türkiye’s summit hosting and Israel’s cease-fire violations, adopting a critical tone toward Israel. Center outlet Council on Foreign Relations frames the event neutrally as forward-looking talks on Gaza’s future, omitting specific actors’ statements. Right-leaning Daily Sabah highlights Hamas’ gratitude to Türkiye and commitment reaffirmation, using a supportive tone toward Hamas and Türkiye while downplaying violations.