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Anti-Israel Bias on Wikipedia

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WP:ECR ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 00:26, 21 June 2024 (UTC)Reply

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Since October 7, Wikipedia has been accused of having an anti-Israel bias. This is supported by a publication and article on same. ^[1]^[2] Since this Wikipedia entry relates to Ideological bias on Wikipedia, there is no reason why this fact should not be included. It is not cherry picked. It is well supported and it directly relates to the topic at hand. Apndrew (talk) 02:03, 20 June 2024 (UTC)Reply

Not sure the World Jewish Congress is a good source for this as characterizations of bias should come from unbiased sources. In any case, there will be suggestions and actions of bias from both sides.[1][2]. That happens when you are unbiased. O3000, Ret. (talk) 10:53, 20 June 2024 (UTC)Reply

"Not sure the World Jewish Congress is a good source for this" The World Jewish Congress is a Zionist organization. Wikipedia:Reliable sources sets a requirement for sources to have a "reputation for fact-checking and accuracy". Since when do Zionist organizations have anything resembling a reputation for fact-checking? They produce their own propaganda. Dimadick (talk) 00:17, 21 June 2024 (UTC)Reply

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^ https://wjc-org-website.s3.amazonaws.com/horizon/assets/4eQd1wRR the_bias_against_israel_in_english_wikipedia_240314_5-1.pdf
^ https://www.worldjewishcongress.org/en/news/wikipedia-entries-show-anti-israel-bias-says-wjc

What I think should be changed (format using {{textdiff}}):Under a heading labeled "Anti-Israel Bias", the following section should be added: "Since October 7, Wikipedia has been accused of having an anti-Israel bias.^[1]"

Why it should be changed: The evidence of anti-Israeli bias is well documented in a published report. There is also already a section on this Article regarding alleged accusations of pro-Israel content on Wikipedia. In order to be neutral, and show both viewpoints, the above section should be added or the alleged pro-Israel accusations (see CAMERA campaign) must be deleted.

References supporting the possible change (format using the "cite" button):^[2]^[3]^[4]"

Apndrew (talk) 01:10, 3 July 2024 (UTC)Reply

You have four sources which all point to the same poor source. O3000, Ret. (talk) 01:20, 3 July 2024 (UTC)Reply

Also looks like another WP:ECR violation. O3000, Ret. (talk) 01:26, 3 July 2024 (UTC)Reply

"Has been accused of" is unacceptable wording per WEASEL, You need to explain who is making the accusations. It's like saying the U.S. has been accused of faking the moon landing. Editors want to know who these accusers are and how accepted their views are. TFD (talk) 04:13, 3 July 2024 (UTC)Reply

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[1] ttps://wjc-org-website.s3.amazonaws.com/horizon/assets/4eQd1wRR the_bias_against_israel_in_english_wikipedia_240314_5-1.pdf

[2] ttps://www.worldjewishcongress.org/en/news/wikipedia-entries-show-anti-israel-bias-says-wjc

[3] ttps://www.worldjewishcongress.org/en/news/wikipedia-entries-show-anti-israel-bias-says-wjc

[4] ttps://www.worldjewishcongress.org/en/news/wikipedia-entries-show-anti-israel-bias-says-wjc

[5] ttps://wjc-org-website.s3.amazonaws.com/horizon/assets/4eQd1wRR/the_bias_against_israel_in_english_wikipedia_240314_5-1.pdf

[6] ttps://www.jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-792808

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