“Iran Says” and the Media Repeats: From Regime Claim to Viral Headline

Key Takeaways: Iran’s state broadcaster, the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), claimed that the U.S. had targeted the Shajareh Tayyebeh school. Western outlets soon picked up the story without attributing it to regime-backed media....
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From Glorifying the Ayatollah to “Boom Boom Tel Aviv”: The Worst Social Media Takes on the Iran-Israel War

Key Takeaways: Since the opening salvo of Israeli and American strikes against the Islamic Republic of Iran, social media has been awash with terrible takes meant to whitewash the Islamic regime, denigrate Israel & the...
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Terrorists & Propagandists: The Not-So-Independent Journalists Included in the CPJ’s Annual Report

Key Takeaways: The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) recently published its annual report on journalists who have been killed over the past year and found Israel guilty of killing 86 journalists and media workers, two-thirds...
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EXCLUSIVE: Prince Harry & Meghan Visit Jordan NGO Employing Staff Who Posted Pro-Hamas Content

Key Takeaways:  Humanitarian work requires due diligence: When staff linked to an NGO have shared Hamas-aligned content, public figures must vet carefully before lending their platform. “Not political” isn’t a shield: In a region where...
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“Iran Says” and the Media Repeats: From Regime Claim to Viral Headline
From Glorifying the Ayatollah to “Boom Boom Tel Aviv”: The Worst Social Media Takes on the Iran-Israel War
Terrorists & Propagandists: The Not-So-Independent Journalists Included in the CPJ’s Annual Report
EXCLUSIVE: Prince Harry & Meghan Visit Jordan NGO Employing Staff Who Posted Pro-Hamas Content

NORTHERN THREAT

▶ When Did Being Israeli Become a “Moral Liability” in Sports?
During a recent Olympic broadcast, a Swiss commentator took a...
▶ The Truth About Al Jazeera’s “Evaporated” Palestinians Claim
“Israel used aerosol bombs to evaporate Palestinians — leaving no...
▶ Doorstep Boycotts and Soft Framing: How Sky News Covered Brighton’s Anti-Israel Campaign
A recent Sky News segment spotlighted pro-Palestinian activists in Brighton...
▶ The 380,000 Children Claim Is Not Just False, It’s Impossible
A claim spreading rapidly on social media alleges that Israel...
▶ Why Was Herzog’s Solidarity Visit Treated as the Controversy?
Israeli President Isaac Herzog arrived in Australia for one stated...
▶ Why the IHRA Definition of Antisemitism Isn’t “Controversial”
 People keep calling the IHRA definition of antisemitism “controversial.”...
▶ Why Huda Kattan Keeps Getting Canceled
Huda Kattan has resurfaced once again, this time inserting herself...
▶ From The Protocols to the Present: How the “IDF Trains ICE” Claim Recycles an Antisemitic Lie
Amid the controversies in the U.S. over the conduct of...
▶ Follow the Money: Why the “Israel Owns Washington” Claim Falls Apart
One of the most common accusations leveled against Israel is...
▶ Iran in Latin America Is Not a Theory. It’s a Network.
Iran’s footprint in Latin America is often framed as speculation...
▶ When Did Being Israeli Become a “Moral Liability” in Sports?
During a recent Olympic broadcast, a Swiss commentator took a...
▶ The Truth About Al Jazeera’s “Evaporated” Palestinians Claim
“Israel used aerosol bombs to evaporate Palestinians — leaving no...
▶ Doorstep Boycotts and Soft Framing: How Sky News Covered Brighton’s Anti-Israel Campaign
A recent Sky News segment spotlighted pro-Palestinian activists in Brighton...
▶ The 380,000 Children Claim Is Not Just False, It’s Impossible
A claim spreading rapidly on social media alleges that Israel...
▶ Why Was Herzog’s Solidarity Visit Treated as the Controversy?
Israeli President Isaac Herzog arrived in Australia for one stated...
▶ Why the IHRA Definition of Antisemitism Isn’t “Controversial”
 People keep calling the IHRA definition of antisemitism “controversial.”...
▶ Why Huda Kattan Keeps Getting Canceled
Huda Kattan has resurfaced once again, this time inserting herself...
▶ From The Protocols to the Present: How the “IDF Trains ICE” Claim Recycles an Antisemitic Lie
Amid the controversies in the U.S. over the conduct of...
▶ Follow the Money: Why the “Israel Owns Washington” Claim Falls Apart
One of the most common accusations leveled against Israel is...
▶ Iran in Latin America Is Not a Theory. It’s a Network.
Iran’s footprint in Latin America is often framed as speculation...
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