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Every news article is the product of some bias. Individuals and the organizations relate to the world differently, which in turn impacts the way in the which they collect, edit, and share information as news. Bias is cause for concern when it results in statements without factual basis, reflects purely personal opinion, or produces prejudiced coverage. Ask yourself:

  • How might the perspective of this news source, journalist, photographer, etc. consciously or unconsciously impact their coverage of Palestine?
  • Does this news source, journalist, photographer, etc. have a reputation for reporting on Palestine from a particular perspective?

Every news source varies in how reliable it is. Some news is factually incorrect, out of date, or contains errors. These sources are not reliable. Ask yourself:

  • Does this news source, journalist, or photographer have a reputation for factually accurate reporting on Palestine?
  • Is the news source reflective of recent developments in Palestine or is it out of date?
  • How might the speed of unfolding events change how quickly a news article becomes out of date?

The reliability of news sources can change over time, so keep in mind the date when an assessment of reliability was made.

Resources for Evaluating Bias and Reliability
  • "Reliable sources/Perennial sources" | Wikipedia
    • Assessments of world news sources by Wikipedia users.
  • "Should you trust media bias charts?" | Poynter
    • Controversial charts claim to show the political lean and credibility of news organizations. Here’s what you need to know about them.
  • "The SIFT Method" | Mike Caulfield, Washington State University
    • Key fact-checking strategies in a short list of four moves, or things to do to quickly make a decision about whether or not a source is worthy of your attention.

News sources located in Palestine and surrounding areas provide firsthand coverage of unfolding events that are presented by journalists with significant cultural and linguistic knowledge. These sources each have their own biases but are considered generally reliable by sources such as Wikipedia and Media Bias/Fact Check; however, these evaluations are only a starting point. Use the SIFT method to make your own evaluations.

The descriptions above are borrowed from their corresponding Wikipedia pages under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International Licenses.

Additional Regional News Sources
    "Palestinian news sources" | Michael Zank at Boston University
    • A list of Palestinian news sources without comment. The biases and reliability of these sources have not been evaluated.
  • "Palestinian territories media guide" | BBC
    • Brief descriptions of media outlets in Palestine and their affiliations/funding sources. This information is a first step in evaluating the biases and reliability of these sources.

Current News & Events

INTERACTIVE Gaza 15 years of living under blockade-OCT9-2023

Source: UN, CC BY-NC-SA