The war in Gaza has reported a significant number of Palestinian casualties, with estimates ranging from 38,000 to 186,000. However, reporting on the dispute has been restricted by Israel, which only allows journalists to enter the Gaza Strip and boundaries if they agree to have their reports made acceptable. Despite these challenges, independent Gaza-based reporters have continued to cope with the conflict, with many paying the ultimate price for seeking to report the truth. Restricting and censoring news reporting in a conflict zone is the first step toward controlling the narrative.
The limitations on reporting have made it difficult to accurately estimate the number of casualties, with the UN reviewing its value of civilian deaths from 69% to 52%. However, even this revised estimate represents a significant number of civilian casualties, with over 19,000 women and children killed.
Israel has sought to control the falsehoods, blaming Hamas for the civilian deaths and assuring that they are a result of Hamas’ actions. However, this claim has been conflicted by many, who argue that Israel’s actions are the primary cause of the civilian casualties.
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The reporting on the conflict has been starkly contraindicated to the reporting on the conflict in Ukraine, where Russian aggression has resulted in widespread condemnation. The author argues that this imbalance in reporting is a result of Israel’s ability to shape the narrative and maintain support in the US, despite its actions in Gaza.
The article concludes by enchanting the importance of accurate and unbiased reporting in conflict zones, and the need for journalists who can report freely without fear of suppression in the form of death or retribution. The author also notes the need for international condemnation of Israel’s actions in Gaza, and for the US to reevaluate its support for Israel in light of its actions in the conflict.
By Arab news
