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Challenge G&M for article about Rafah that fails to quote Palestinians

Please help us challenge the Globe and Mail for not giving Palestinians a voice in an article which speaks of Israel's threatened attack on the city. The article also fails to provide important context with respect to Israel’s threatened actions.

Poor coverage - Media outlet to be critiqued

A CJPME Media Researcher has launched a media alert for the following article. Please submit a quick response to the media, even if it’s just a sentence or two:

Title of Piece: Michelle Nichols: "UN warns Israel: Rafah invasion could ‘lead to slaughter’"

Media Outlet: Globe and Mail
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Comments of the CJPME Media Researcher:
(Note: Please do not copy and paste the material below as the content to your message to the media - put all comments in your own words):
Please help us challenge the Globe and Mail for not giving Palestinians a voice in an article which speaks of Israel's threatened attack on the city. The article also fails to provide important context with respect to Israel’s threatened actions.

  • While the article quotes Israel’s official position on the attack, and the that of UN officials, it fails to get input from a single Palestinian, whether in Gaza or elsewhere.
  • The article fails to mention the fact that the ICJ concluded just weeks ago that accusations that Israel was committing a genocide were “plausible.” It would be important for this article to mention that Israel’s invasion might be considered genocide.
  • The article also fails to mention that the ICJ called on Israel to take all measures to prevent genocidal acts, and take steps to ensure Gaza civilians receive humanitarian aid. There is no mention that Israel’s invasion would contradict these court orders.
  • The article fails to mention the context of Israel’s occupation and oppression of Palestinians. The international legal consensus – including Amnesty International – is that Israel currently imposes a regime of apartheid on Palestinians.

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