
Aaron Maté: Danger for Journalists in Israel
Judging Freedom
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Challenges in Reporting the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
This chapter explores the difficulties faced by journalists covering the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, emphasizing a State Department spokesperson's evasive tactics during inquiries. It discusses the troubling practice of using Palestinian prisoners as human shields and critiques the slow mainstream media acknowledgment of these issues. Additionally, the chapter sheds light on the implications of U.S. foreign aid to Israel, examining the lack of accountability and the extremist nature of the Israeli government amidst complex regional dynamics.
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