Western Media Coverage of Gaza
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Constant coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is keeping the escalating battles on the front burner of the global media diet. However, despite the widespread exposure, many say the media just aren’t getting it right – and for some, this is causing real suffering for them and their families.
Many Israelis say reports that emphasize the mounting Palestinian death toll create an emotional bias against Israel as well as themselves personally. At the same time, other supporters of a better understanding of Middle East politics say the Palestinian cause has been slighted and misrepresented by what they call a long-term Western media bias toward Israel. Online to give us more is....
Guest: Omar Baddar
Position: Middle East Political Analyst
Many Israelis say reports that emphasize the mounting Palestinian death toll create an emotional bias against Israel as well as themselves personally. At the same time, other supporters of a better understanding of Middle East politics say the Palestinian cause has been slighted and misrepresented by what they call a long-term Western media bias toward Israel. Online to give us more is....
Guest: Omar Baddar
Position: Middle East Political Analyst
