Navigating the Contours of Genocide in Media Discourse

This chapter critically examines the provocative use of the term 'genocide' in a digital ad campaign by a Quaker organization aimed at addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, which was rejected by The New York Times. It highlights the media's selective terminology, contrasting the urgent call for action against U.S. military aid to Israel with the newspaper's preference for more neutral language. The discussion raises significant questions about accountability, the complexities of defining genocide, and the portrayal of violence against marginalized groups, particularly Palestinians.