This chapter explores the essential role of empathy in conflict journalism, emphasizing the importance of responsible reporting during the Gaza conflict. By sharing personal stories from both Israelis and Palestinians, the discussion highlights the need for compassion and understanding in the face of suffering.
We need journalism that moves beyond a constant focus on violence and honestly depicts the full impact of war, in and out of the trenches, says conflict journalist Bel Trew. She makes a passionate call for war reporting to be rooted in compassion and truth, sharing stories that illuminate the human toll of conflict with the hope of healing our fractured world.