The Media Accountability Project  

The article rightly raises skepticism around Israeli claims by including Palestinian perspectives, noting that both Hamas and the Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza deny the accusation that Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya is a member of Hamas. Given that a key element in the Israeli playbook is relying on misinformation in their war of information, including Palestinian perspectives and denying these baseless allegations is so important. Continue reading

In Gaza, Israel continues to bomb Palestinians. In Lebanon, it continues its shelling, burning of agricultural land and homes, and heavy drone activity. In Iran, the US and Israel are restarting their destructive campaign. Canada has done too little to uphold its commitments to international law amidst Israel’s violence.    Continue reading

It is my understanding that AI usage must be disclosed when used for articles in the Globe and Mail. I fear that may not have happened in this case, and that there are strong indicators it should have. Continue reading

None of Israel's neighbours consider Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, so if they believe in normalizing relations with Israel, it is with Tel Aviv, not Jerusalem. Continue reading

To characterize the expansion of Israel’s occupation of Gaza as something done “quietly” is incorrect and unfair. Israel is illegally expanding its occupation in Gaza. Continue reading

The Israeli military’s claims that they regret harming civilians ring hollow when Israeli officials outright openly make dehumanizing statements against Palestinians. Continue reading

However, that distinction does not provide commentators a white card to manufacture facts or present uncorroborated claims as fact. Referring to Palestinian journalists as “so-called” journalists and alleging they are Hamas terrorists are serious claims that require substantiation.  Continue reading

In the interest of accurate and fair reporting, we therefore ask the headline be changed to specifically mention that Israel is violating the ceasefire agreement, not “testing” it. Continue reading

I would also suggest the use of the word “ceasefire” be put in quotes or referred to as “so-called” or “fake”. There has been no ceasefire for Palestinians.  Continue reading

It is also important to note that when "Israel says its strikes are aimed at stopping imminent attacks by Hamas and other militants.” it remains a war crime and a crime against humanity to kill unarmed civilians. There is zero justification for Israel’s behaviour. Continue reading