6 Dead, Only 3 Make for Headline

Palestine

Published: 2017-07-22 14:03

Last Updated: 2024-03-28 15:02


Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem
Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem

An internationally renowned British media organisation showed great disparity while reporting on recent clashes in Palestine and the Occupied Territories. They gave a headline and bolded letters to announce the deaths of three Israelis, while mentioning the deaths of three Palestinians and hundreds “hurt”, in passing, three paragraphs later.

This is following heightened tensions in Palestine after a clash last week led to the Occupation installing metal security gates and detectors outside Al Aqsa, and blocked entry of Palestinian men under 50, while restricting access to any others. In response, Palestinians have congregated for prayer in the thousands outside the holy site.