CBC's reporting on Gaza’s growing lack of humanitarian aid excludes the fact that Israel's blockade of the strip has denied the passage of basic goods like diapers. Israel’s role as the occupying power means it has the legal responsibility to ensure the safe delivery of aid.
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Title of Piece: Yasmine Hassan: Some Gaza mothers forced to reuse diapers, sell jewelry to afford them
Media Outlet: CBC
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CBC's reporting on Gaza’s growing lack of humanitarian aid excludes the fact that Israel's blockade of the strip has denied the passage of basic goods like diapers. Israel’s role as the occupying power means it has the legal responsibility to ensure the safe delivery of aid.
- The article frames the looting of aid as an internal Palestinian issue, obscuring the fact that the UN directly blames Israel for failing to secure safe routes for aid.
- Statements such as “Hamas loses its control over the territory; lawlessness has taken over” shift the narrative’s focus away from the genocidal campaign by Israel through its brutal blockade and attacks on Palestinians. This absolves Israel of its primary role in perpetuating Gaza’s suffering.
- The whitewashing of Israel's systematic blockade fails to address the reason why there is a lack of basic goods in the strip. This approach distorts the story and hides Israel’s accountability.
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