The Media Accountability Project  

"While your article is generally sympathetic to the Palestinian civilians picking up the pieces after a brutal Israeli invasion, your failure to mention Israel’s occupation and contextualize the Jenin invasion in the context of Israel’s occupation is telling, and ultimately prejudiced against Palestinians." Continue reading

"Such framing can easily mislead readers into viewing peaceful demonstrations in the same light as violent acts, blurring the line between legitimate political expression and criminal behavior. This conflation undermines the integrity of the protest movement and fails to provide the nuance necessary for fair and balanced reporting. It also contributes to the narrative that Palestinians and their supporters are violent, which is overwhelmingly not the case." Continue reading

"The most referenced definition of APR is the one that was formalized by the Arab Canadian Lawyers Association (ACLA). Benlolo writing that 'From the river to the sea [Palestine] will be free' is a 'violent Palestinian discourse calling for the genocide of the Jewish people' is a manifestation of this definition of APR." Continue reading

"Winnipeg is home to a significant Palestinian population, yet their voices are entirely absent from your report. I’m sure Mr. Chang could have interviewed members of the Arab community, specifically the Palestinian community, or even pro-Palestinian advocacy groups in Winnipeg. The Arab community of Winnipeg should also be central to your story. By failing to include these voices, the article marginalizes an already vulnerable community." Continue reading

"You don’t mention that McGill students were participating in a Walkout protest sponsored by McGill’s Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights. To fail to provide this context is an alarming oversight and it should be promptly added to your article if you hope to meet standards of fairness." Continue reading

"Your assertion that Gaza’s health ministry does not distinguish between fighters and civilians is misleading and half true. The UNOCHA (United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs) reports casualties in Gaza with distinctions among military-age men, children, women, and the elderly. Women, children, and the elderly are indisputably civilians, and these groups constitute the majority of the deaths in Gaza." Continue reading

"The context that Balsam was referring to is clear. He was discussing pro-Palestine protests in support of a ceasefire, not pro-Israel protests, as the Toronto Sun’s article suggests." Continue reading

"The conflation of antisemitism and anti-Zionism is most evident in the paragraph: 'Canada has been deeply enriched by its Jewish community, which has made tremendous contributions to every aspect of our society. Our leading universities, hospitals, and research institutes have also benefited incredibly from cooperation, collaboration, and people-to-people exchanges with their counterparts in Israel.'" Continue reading

"The article correctly notes that the letter referred to the events of October 7 as a 'terrorist act.' However, it significantly downplays the language used by Capital Pride concerning Israel's actions in Gaza. The letter explicitly mentions the 'plausible risk of genocide,' being committed by Israel yet the article refers only to Israel's 'endless and brutal campaign in Gaza,' which is causing the deaths of "innocent Palestinians.'" Continue reading

"I strongly urge you to use the term 'pro-Palestine' when referring to statements or actions that explicitly support the rights of the Palestinian people and their land. This is not merely a matter of semantics; it is about recognizing the existence and the humanity of an entire nation that continues to struggle under Israel’s brutal occupation. Your choice of language has a significant impact on public perception, and it is essential that it reflects fairness." Continue reading