The Media Accountability Project  

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

Heritage Minister Marc Miller is given space to make comments that are irrelevant inthe context of an exhibit about the historical ethnic cleansing of Palestinians in1948. Israel did not yet exist, nor did Hamas. Indeed, it raises the question of why the Canadian Heritage Minister is so invested in rewriting the narrative around Israel’s inception. Continue reading

Israel’s ongoing artillery shelling, the burning of agricultural land and homes, and heavy drone activity must be included when reporting on the so-called ceasefire. As it stands, the article misleads readers into believing that calm has resumed, when in fact Israeli attacks on villages in southern Lebanon continue as we speak.  Continue reading

While I appreciate this inspiring story of Palestinian women’s strength and tenacity, well-timed during FIFA, which gives much-needed space for Palestinians to give their perspectives, the story is undermined by the lack of recognition of why Palestinian women are facing these challenges in the first place. Continue reading