In the midst of the ongoing conflict in Gaza, Israeli media coverage has been dominated by reports on military operations and Israeli suffering. However, one crucial aspect has been missing – the perspective of Palestinians living under the bombs.
Despite the extensive coverage on Israeli television channels, there has been a distinct lack of attention given to the human suffering in Gaza. According to media sociologist Jerome Bourdon, Israeli media has prioritized Israel’s trauma and has largely overlooked the Palestinian narrative.
With four main news channels in Israel, including public broadcaster Channel 11 and government-critical Channel 13, the media landscape is diverse. However, a recent analysis by “The Seventh Eye” revealed that Israeli television does not showcase the individual stories of Palestinians affected by the conflict.
While Israeli journalists have highlighted the impact on Israeli civilians, there is a noticeable absence of Palestinian voices and perspectives. The lack of coverage on Palestinian suffering has raised concerns about the fairness and accuracy of media reporting.
Despite some outlets like Haaretz and +972 investigating issues in Gaza, the overall narrative in Israeli media remains largely focused on Israel’s perspective. As the conflict continues, the absence of Palestinian voices in media coverage remains a significant concern.
