Hamza Yusuf

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.