Bashar al-Assad
Bashar al-Assad · 48 stories
How each side writes about Bashar al-Assad
Each piece is read against the wire on the same story. Zero means "wrote it like everyone else"; left is harder, right is softer.
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- Religious press-0.2 · 8charged
- Centre0.0 · 16plain
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- Arabic press+0.1 · 5plain
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How stance is measured · updated 22/09/2026
Olmert Recounts Dramatic 2007 Syria Nuclear Reactor Strike
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert discussed the 2007 strike on Syria's nuclear reactor, detailing the intelligence efforts led by a persistent Mossad agent and the difficu…
Israel Envoy Praises Trump's UN Speech, Vows Joint Fight Against 'Axis of Evil'
Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon praised President Donald Trump's speech at the UN General Assembly, highlighting the U.S.-Israel alliance and the Abraham Accords. Danon stated…
Israel's UN Envoy Praises Trump's UN Address on Iran and Terrorism
Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon praised President Trump's UN speech, which addressed Iran's nuclear ambitions and global terrorism. Trump vowed to prevent Iran from obtaining n…
Javier Bardem Calls for Pink's Removal as UNICEF Ambassador
Actor Javier Bardem is petitioning for singer Pink's removal as a UNICEF ambassador after she criticized rapper Macklemore's pro-Palestinian statements. Pink defended her position…
US Ambassador Slams Report on Aide's Wedding Cash Request
A senior U.S. Embassy advisor in Israel, David Millstein, faced criticism for requesting cash wedding gifts, a practice against U.S. rules. Ambassador Jack Lew defended him, calli…
Huckabee Aide's Wedding Gift Request Sparks Security Breach Concerns
David Milstein, a senior adviser to U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee with top-level security clearance, is accused of a national security breach for requesting monetary wed…
Mysterious Explosions Rock Syrian Arms Depots; Israel Not Sole Suspect
Multiple explosions have hit Syrian army weapons depots in recent weeks, causing casualties. While Israel is often blamed, an expert suggests other factions, including former regi…
Man Dies After Concrete Mixer Truck Falls in Northern Israel
Bashar Maher Khatib, 35, died Monday when the concrete mixer truck he was driving fell from a height in Ba'aneh-Negeidat, northern Israel. His family is mourning his loss, remembe…
Israel Continues Operations in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria Amid Ongoing War
On September 22, 2026, the IDF reported ongoing military operations in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, alongside continued actions in Judea and Samaria. The report detailed specific str…
Canada Police Investigate Synagogue Shooting on Yom Kippur
Police in Belleville, Canada, are investigating a shooting outside a synagogue on Yom Kippur where a suspect fired at an officer and the building. While the Israeli ambassador cal…
Yom Kippur Sees Fatal Accidents, Unexplained Death
Two people died in separate road accidents during Yom Kippur in Israel, while a Palestinian man's body was found in Umm al-Fahm under circumstances under investigation. Emergency…
Body of West Bank Man Found in Umm Al-Fahm Home, Police Investigate Death
The body of Omar Al-Saddah, a West Bank resident staying illegally in Israel, was found in Umm Al-Fahm. Police are investigating his death, which may have resulted from a fall and…
AI Influence on Israeli Elections: One in Four Considers AI for Voting Decisions
A survey by the Internet Association of Israel indicates that 25% of Israelis are contemplating using AI for voting decisions, amidst widespread encounters with election-related m…
Iran Warns US of New Weapons Amid UN Assembly Meetings
Iran warned the US of new weapons if attacked, while President Rouhani heads to the UN General Assembly. Local Israeli news covered an assault on a church in Haifa, traffic fatali…
Young Man Dies in Concrete Mixer Accident Weeks After Wedding
Bashar Maher Khatib, a young man from Kafr Kanna, died in a concrete mixer accident in Baqah al-Gharbiyya six weeks after his wedding. His funeral was attended by thousands of mou…
Israel Will Strike Iran Without US Approval If Attacked, Envoy States
Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon declared that Israel would retaliate forcefully against any Iranian attack without waiting for U.S. consent. He also outlined Israel's condition…
Israel Shells Syrian Golan Heights Area Multiple Times in Hours
The Israeli army shelled the Quneitra countryside in southern Syria multiple times on Sunday. The attacks occurred after Israel declared the 1974 disengagement agreement defunct a…
Veteran Foreign Correspondent Gideon Kutz Dies at 78
Veteran Israeli foreign correspondent Gideon Kutz died in Paris at 78 after a battle with a rare lymphoma. Kutz, who lived in Paris since 1978, covered major global events for dec…
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee: Iran Weakest in Decades, Expect More Uprisings
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee stated Iran is at its weakest in 47 years due to U.S. and Israeli pressure, predicting future popular uprisings. He also criticized UNIFIL'…
UK Envoy Seeks Deeper Israel Ties in Tech, Science, Trade
British Ambassador Simon Walters visited the UK's Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor to promote deeper scientific, technological, and trade partnerships with Israel. The initiative…
Israel's UN Envoy Slams Special Rapporteur's Nazi Comparisons
Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon sharply criticized UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese for allegedly comparing IDF soldiers to Nazis. Danon called the remarks a "disease"…
Yemen's Houthis Strike Saudi Capital Riyadh for First Time
Yemen's Houthi rebels launched their first drone attack on Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, hitting near the international airport and a reported Aramco fuel depot. The group vowed…
Russian Ambassador Cites Jewish Holidays for Early Duma Election in Israel
Russia's Ambassador to Israel, Anatoly Viktorov, explained that parliamentary elections for the State Duma were held early in Israel on September 17 out of respect for Jewish trad…
US Ambassador Assures Lebanon Israel Seeks No Annexation
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee assured Lebanon that Israel does not seek to annex Lebanese territory and will withdraw its forces once the Lebanese army is capable of sec…
Hebrew Hate Speech and Star of David Sprayed on Palestinian Home
Hebrew hate speech and a Star of David were spray-painted on a home in the Palestinian village of Kusra. The incident occurred amid ongoing criticism of settler violence in the re…
Indonesian President Shifts Tone, Now Calls for 'Free Palestine'
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, previously known for a Hebrew greeting at the UN, has now repeatedly called for 'Free Palestine.' He cited the need for Indonesian strength…
US Envoy: Iran at Weakest Point in Decades, Faces Uprising
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Hachabi believes Iran is at its weakest point in 47 years due to U.S. policy and Israeli cooperation, predicting a popular uprising. He cited Iran's…
UN Chief Admits Security Council Paralysis, Criticizes Global Body's Inaction
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has admitted the Security Council is paralyzed and the world order is shifting, risking confrontation. The article criticizes the UN's inacti…
French TV Channel Apologizes for Nuclear Attack Simulation on Tel Aviv
French TV channel RMC Découverte has apologized and removed a documentary segment that mistakenly depicted Tel Aviv as the target of a future French nuclear strike. The simulation…
Saudi Arabia Faces Growing Threats Amid Shifting Alliances and Economic Woes
Saudi Arabia faces escalating threats from Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen and economic instability, while its regional security framework appears to be weakening. Concurrently, Isra…
US Ambassador: Israel Eager for Saudi Deal, Riyadh Hesitates
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Hackabee stated that Israel is eager for a security agreement with Saudi Arabia and for them to join the Abraham Accords, but Saudi Arabia is hesita…
Yemen's Houthis Strike Saudi Capital Riyadh for First Time
Yemen's Houthi rebels launched their first-ever missile or drone attack on Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, causing a fire near the international airport. The Houthis also reported…
Gaza Children's Memorial Unveiled at UN Headquarters
A coalition of interfaith groups displayed a 100-meter scroll with the names of over 20,000 Palestinian children killed in Gaza at the UN headquarters in New York. The event, time…
UN Secretary-General Race: Costa Rican Candidate Leads Latest Straw Poll
In a straw poll for the next UN Secretary-General, Rebecca Grynspan of Costa Rica led with 9 votes, followed by Caroline Rodriguez Beraky of Guyana with 8. Israel's UN Ambassador…
Kuwait May Join Abraham Accords Amid Iran Threat, Envoy Suggests
Kuwait is reportedly considering joining the Abraham Accords, a significant shift from its historical stance, potentially driven by the escalating threat from Iran. Israeli Ambass…
Moroccan Islamist Group Slams "Normalization" With Israel, Calls for Reversal
Morocco's Justice and Charity Group condemned the upgrade of diplomatic ties with Israel to ambassadorial level, calling it a provocation and urging peaceful protests to reverse t…
Ex-Envoy Friedman Defends US Ambassador Huckabee Amid Turmus Ayya Controversy
Former US Ambassador David Friedman defended current US Ambassador Mike Huckabee after Huckabee filmed Jewish residents during a visit to Turmus Ayya, suggesting Huckabee was not…
Israel's Strategic Standing Transformed Three Years After Hamas Attack
Three years after the Hamas attack, Israel has achieved a significant strategic transformation, dismantling key threats like the Syrian regime and severely degrading Hamas and Hez…
UN Assembly Approves Video Address for Abbas After US Visa Denial
The UN General Assembly voted to allow Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to address its upcoming session by video after the U.S. denied visas to his delegation. Israel…
Israel's UN Envoy Calls for NYC Mayor's Arrest
Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon called for the arrest of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for incitement and alleged cooperation with U.S. enemies. This comes as Prime Minist…
Thousands Rally in Amsterdam to Show Support for Israel
Thousands of pro-Israel supporters, organized by Christian Zionist groups, held a rally in Amsterdam's Dam Square. Pro-Palestinian activists attempted to disrupt the event, but we…
Syrian Leader Al-Shar' Allegedly Prioritizes Arms Race Over Reconstruction, Israeli Report Claims
An Israeli report claims Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is prioritizing military buildup over reconstruction, diverting funds towards an arms race. This strategy reportedly aims…
UN Approves Mahmoud Abbas's Remote Speech Amid US Sanctions
The UN approved Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas's request to deliver a remote speech at the General Assembly due to extended US visa sanctions. Israel and the US oppo…
Israel Accuses Turkey of Iranian-Style Military Buildup in Syria
Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon accused Turkey of building a military presence in Syria akin to Iran's proxy model, warning Israel would not tolerate threats originating from S…
Lapid's Bid to Block Ambassador Appointments Rejected by Foreign Ministry Legal Advisor
Opposition leader Yair Lapid's attempt to freeze the appointment of 12 ambassadors was rejected by the Foreign Ministry's legal advisor, who stated the minister acted properly and…
Lapid Asks Attorney General to Halt Ambassador Appointments
Opposition leader Yair Lapid has asked Israel's Attorney General to freeze the appointment of 12 ambassadors by Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, arguing it violates rules for transi…
Hollywood Stars Proudly Embrace Jewish Identity, Bolstering Israel's Image Abroad
Prominent Jewish celebrities like Michael Rapaport, Jerry Seinfeld, and Gal Gadot are actively and proudly showcasing their Jewish identity, serving as powerful, unapologetic amba…
Two Years On, Israel's 'Beepers Operation' Against Hezbollah Hailed as Strategic Turning Point
Two years after Israel's "Beepers Operation" against Hezbollah on September 17, 2024, analysts view it as a critical turning point that restored Israeli initiative and deterrence…