The Thinking Muslim Gaza: How The Media Manufactures Consent with Hamza Yusuf
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Oct 18, 2024 Hamza Yusuf, a British-Palestinian writer and journalist at Declassified, discusses the intricate relationship between Western media and public perception of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He critiques the biased narratives that favor Israeli perspectives while downplaying Palestinian suffering. Yusuf highlights the need for accountability in media reporting and advocates for grassroots mobilization to uplift independent journalism. He also addresses the impact of social media in challenging mainstream narratives, urging a reassessment of how conflicts involving Arab lives are represented.
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Narrative Control
- The media narrative around Gaza hasn't acknowledged the genocide due to the influence of those financing and enabling it.
- This control over the narrative prevents the truth from being widely understood.
Media's Role
- Mainstream media sustains Israel's narrative, prioritizing the status quo over truth.
- This misinformation campaign distorts reality and prevents audiences from connecting the dots.
BBC's Reporting
- The BBC's reporting of the death of newborn twins in Gaza initially omitted Israeli involvement.
- Later, they revised the headline to include the father's claim, adding deniability.