Fact-Checking Policy

The Palestine Telegraph Newspaper is dedicated to providing our global audience with accurate, verified, and contextualized reporting. In an environment where misinformation can have real-world consequences, we adhere to a strict verification protocol to ensure every story we publish meets the highest journalistic standards.

Our Core Principles of Verification

We do not publish news based on rumors or unverified social media reports. Our editorial process is built on four pillars:

Primary Source Requirement

We prioritize direct evidence. Our reports are based on firsthand accounts from field correspondents, official documents from international organizations (such as the UN, WHO, and Red Cross), and interviews with identifiable eyewitnesses. We strive to verify the identity and credibility of every source before their information is included in a report.

The "Two-Source" Rule

For any high-stakes or controversial claim, The Palestine Telegraph Newspaper requires confirmation from at least two independent sources. If a story is of significant public interest but cannot be immediately corroborated, we will clearly label it as "Developing" or "Unverified" until further evidence is obtained.

Visual Media Authentication

Given the prevalence of manipulated media, all photos and videos submitted to our editorial desk undergo technical verification. We use reverse-image searches, metadata analysis, and geolocation tools to ensure that visual content is authentic, correctly dated, and accurately represents the location described.

Expert Consultation

When reporting on technical subjects—such as international law, medical data, or forensic evidence—we consult with subject-matter experts. We prioritize experts who are willing to go on the record to ensure transparency and accountability.

Our Fact-Checking Workflow

Before an article is cleared for publication, it moves through our internal "Review & Verify" chain:

• Initial Review: Reporters must provide a "Source Log" for all factual claims to the editorial desk.

• Verification: An editor (other than the author) cross-references names, dates, and statistics against public records and trusted databases.

• Context Check: We ensure that facts are not just "true" but are presented within the correct historical and political context to avoid misleading our readers.

Non-Partisanship & Impartiality

Our commitment is to factual accuracy regardless of political pressure. We apply the same level of scrutiny to all claims, ensuring that our reporting remains a neutral record of events grounded in international legal standards and human rights.

Feedback and Corrections

We view fact-checking as an ongoing process. We encourage our readers to alert us to potential inaccuracies. If a factual error is discovered post-publication, we will investigate and issue a correction in accordance with our Corrections Policy.