In a world filled with complexities and conflicts, the power of media in shaping our perceptions cannot be underestimated. One such case of our times paints a stark picture of how media can be wielded as a tool of manipulation and distortion, rather than a beacon of truth.
This case revolves around two countries, one of which is an occupied state Palestine, faced an unimaginable tragedy. Its people, predominantly consisting of innocent civilians who had escaped a British colonialism, suddenly found themselves pawns in a new and terrifying game. The Jews who escaped their cruel fate from the hands of Nazis came to the land of Palestine as refugees but later adopted the same Nazi agenda of extreme fascism, the ideology named as Zionism. The Zionists committed all sorts of atrocities against the native Palestinians and occupied their land.
The world is told that this is a war, but a closer look reveals a chilling narrative. Israel, armed with military superiority, systematically oppressed, displaced, and harassed the native people of Palestine, who had no military or financial strength to resist. The result? Israel, once the oppressed, now finds itself guilty of similar actions, even worse than those it once fled.
Media, with its immense power to influence public opinion, played a major role in this case. Israel masterfully controlled the narrative, painting themselves as a legitimate state while, in reality, they are colonial occupiers. The mainstream media propagated the idea of a ‘war’ when the evidence points towards a genocide. It’s a distortion of facts on a massive scale. International laws are being violated, and even banned weapons were used. The world watched as innocent children, constituting half of Palestine’s population, were ruthlessly murdered by Israel.
Their excuse was that a militant group had resorted to violence and it’s their right to defend against them. However, those who were captured by these militants (referred to as freedom fighters or resistance forces by some) reported kindness and fulfillment of their basic needs, contradicting Israel’s official narrative. Death tolls, provided by the health ministry of Palestine, showed over 7,000 people killed, with
almost 50% being under 18. Yet, the world remained silent, with major powers supporting Israel.
The bias of Western media and their indifference to these lives lost is deeply concerning. Hate crimes against the Muslims have increased. This kind of agenda-setting and framing in media is
dangerous, often intensifying the already horrible situation.
It’s crucial to understand that this tragedy did not occur overnight. It is a result of 70+ years of oppression and humiliation faced by the people of Palestine. Israel took over their home, locked them in a small piece of land, violated their rights, and killed their people. When Palestine finally retaliated, the world criticized them.
This genocide serves as a chilling reminder of how media can distort, manipulate, and twist the truth. It is an urgent call to be vigilant consumers of information, to question narratives, and to seek the untold stories behind the headlines. The world must stand for justice, not selective silence, and embrace the ideals of empathy and humanity, even in the face of complex conflicts.
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