The Gaza Dilemma: Media and Empathy

As the images of starving Palestinian children continue to come out of Gaza and aid groups have confirmed a rising number of deaths from malnutrition, there has been a new round of international outrage, including from Israel’s own allies.

Emmanuelle Elbaz-Phelps, an independent Israeli journalist, discusses whether any of the outcry is resonating with Israeli society.

Guest: Emmanuelle Elbaz-Phelps, an Israeli journalist.

Background reading: 

• Israelis are voicing dissent against the war in Gaza.
• Anger over the starvation in Gaza is leaving Israel increasingly isolated.

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Photo: Ohad Zwigenberg/Associated Press

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