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

We expect these considerations to be taken into account in future reporting, even when it comes to reporting coming from news agencies : that Palestinians perspectives should be included  so the reporting is impartial and to add more context when it comes to an occupation power that doesn't just kill Palestinians , but is also attempting to erase an entire civilization.   Continue reading

"The article closes with AP's boilerplate characterization of the Israeli attacks as 'retaliatory.' The ethnic cleansing, genocide and violence against Palestinians has been ongoing for nearly 75 years. It did not begin in October 2023." 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