Headline Sanitizes Israeli Violations of International Law

"This is not a minor stylistic issue—it’s a matter of journalistic integrity. Passive language sanitizes Israel’s violations, from apartheid and illegal settlements to its obstruction of aid amid famine. The article itself reports on Israel’s far-right minister explicitly stating that the settlements aim to “bury the idea of a Palestinian state,” yet the headline downplays this aggression." Continue reading

 

Re: “For a gay Jew, Capital Pride prompts hope and anxiety”

"If Pride is to be a space of dignity and safety, it must protect Palestinians, Lebanese, and all marginalized communities. Not only those whose politics align with Israel." Continue reading

 

Concerns with August 21 segment on Israel's military offensive

"Simply put, repeating what “Israel says” misinforms and misleads listeners. CBC has a responsibility to distinguish fact from assertions, and provide adequate, balanced context to the listener." Continue reading

 

Thank you for amplifying Palestinian voices !

"As El-Kurd notes, Palestinian voices are rarely considered sufficient; they must always be corroborated by Western ones. For example, many continue to question the casualty figures released by the Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza, despite their long-standing use and verification by the UN and other international organizations." Continue reading

 

Misleading language on Israel’s illegal settlements

"The report should have identified the statement as not being based in fact, and provided that additional context regarding the almost universally-recognized legal status of East Jerusalem. I would ask that you provide an on-air clarification and take the foregoing into account in your future reporting." Continue reading

 

Re: "The false promise of unilateral recognition."

"Teich then asks, “who, exactly, is being recognized? And to what end?” Palestinians are the Indigenous people of Palestine, and their right to self-determination is enshrined in international law. To question “who” is being recognized is to adopt the rhetoric of the colonizers’ intent on erasing an entire people." Continue reading

 

Kinsella suggests that all Jews are equivalent to soldiers responsible for Israel’s actions

"This claim is factually false. Bob Vylan is an anti-racist and anti-fascist group; they have never called for violence against Jewish people. To misrepresent their critique of state violence as antisemitism is defamatory and irresponsible." Continue reading

 

Additional information on Mayor Jeremy Levi

"Mr Levi has made plain his unconditional support for limitless Israeli violence. Indeed, I would challenge you to find a single word of sympathy for any Palestinians - even children - anywhere in his copious social media posts." Continue reading

 

Re: “Media must care not to echo propaganda”

"The Hamilton Spectator must not allow, even under the banner of “opinion,” misinformation to be given legitimacy. Palestinian journalists who have been executed by Israel, like Anas al Sharif, peace be upon him and all Palestinian martyrs, deserve better." Continue reading

 

Jeremy Levi — missing context

"I think it's fair to describe this sort of rhetoric as "genocidal." Levi is certainly a 'supporter of ethnic cleansing.' This sort of thing is merely the tip of the iceberg. This tweet is just a Tuesday for Levi. Readers deserve some context about who this Mayor is, because it helps explain how someone could fly an Israeli flag in a Montreal town as Palestinians are being annihilated." Continue reading