The Truth Behind Mainstream Media's Coverage of Gaza Conflict

🔍Israeli media fails to provide comprehensive coverage of the impact of Israel's military campaign on Gaza civilians.

🔒Israeli media's long-standing attitude of ignoring or glorifying Palestinian suffering is known as 'quiet we shooting'.

🌐A network of right-wing media outlets in Israel dehumanizes Palestinians and provides biased coverage.

💔Israeli media relies heavily on information from the military and often parrots government talking points.

🇮🇱Israeli journalists face pressure to support the military and the government's narrative in their reporting.

Why does Israeli media ignore the suffering of Palestinians?

—There are several reasons for this, including the military's influence on media coverage and the fear of public backlash. Additionally, some journalists themselves believe in the government's narrative and admire the army.

Do Palestinian journalists have a presence in Israeli media?

—No, Palestinian journalists are largely excluded from Israeli media outlets, with some rare exceptions.

Is there independent reporting on the Gaza conflict?

—Independent reporting on the Gaza conflict is scarce due to the challenges journalists face, including prior review and limited access to information.

How does the Israeli military shape media coverage?

—The military has a sophisticated system in place where journalists who want information from the army must adhere to certain behavior and can be excluded if they do not comply. The military also has a significant PR unit and provides footage to media outlets.

Are there any Israeli media outlets critical of the government's actions?

—While there are critical journalists in Israel, the mainstream media landscape largely supports the government's narrative and actions.

00:00Images coming out of Gaza have shocked the world, but Israeli media largely fails to cover the impact on Gaza civilians.

01:05Israeli media's long-standing attitude towards Palestinian suffering is called 'quiet we shooting'.

03:32A network of right-wing media outlets in Israel dehumanizes Palestinians and provides biased coverage.

05:14International media outlets agree that Israel hasn't provided sufficient evidence to call Alifa Hospital a Hamas base, but Israeli media supports this narrative.

06:26Israeli media heavily relies on information from the military and often parrots government talking points.

08:34There is fear in Israeli media of mainstream public opinion, leading to a lack of critical reporting on the government's actions.

09:28The absence of a Putin-like figure in Israeli media makes it harder to challenge the one-sided narrative.