The Media Accountability Project  

"I insist that the Canadian Press meet its own standards and include an introductory paragraph at the top of this article with basic, balanced context surrounding the ongoing situation. I am only asking that The Canadian Press meet its own published principles." Continue reading

"I challenge you, therefore, to include Ms. Abu Daqqa’s nationality in the article, along with additional context around what Palestinian civilians in Gaza face.  I also insist, just as you have done for the hapless and tragic Israeli victims of the recent fighting, that you include dramatically more details and examples of Palestinian victims." Continue reading

"Gallant’s statement is pregnant with significance and intent.  As you may know, such dehumanizing language is often a precursor to literal genocidal, and CBC and the Associated Press should NOT have self-censored this language from its coverage.  I insist, therefore, that you incorporate this quote, and highlight the appalling implications for Palestinians."   Continue reading

"Such a misrepresentation violates basic journalistic principles and deserves clarification in a forthcoming print edition of the paper." Continue reading

"I was pleased to see you included the reaction of Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East, which asks for the government to join calls for  a ceasefire. CJPME has made the connection between the escalating violence and the occupation and calls for an end to the 'daily, brutal violence of Israel’s military occupation'." Continue reading

"This is an important breaking story to cover, but the CBC and Reuters must acknowledge this core contextual information.  When two parties to the conflict specifically cite this context, your failure to do so is a reflection of lazy journalism." Continue reading

"Such balance as in your approach is rare these days when few newscasters rely upon the ethical requirements of their journalistic profession. The lives of civilians on either side of the conflict must be deemed important." Continue reading

"I felt your article would have benefitted from greater context around Israel’s brutal military occupation of the Palestinian territories.  For decades, Palestinians and their allies have called for an end to Israel’s brutal military occupation of the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza, begun in 1967." Continue reading

"Il est désolant de lire cet article et de se rendre compte que vous présentez ce point qu’à la toute fin avec la phrase suivante : « Israël impose un strict blocus à la bande de Gaza depuis que le Hamas en a pris le contrôle » sans pour autant en donner plus de détails." Continue reading

"Alongside all Christians of conscience, I look forward to the time when Canadians will join with Palestinian Christians in the quest for an inclusive future in the land of the Holy One. Jesus is still weeping over Jerusalem." Continue reading