What does it mean for readers when their voices are deliberately cut off? This content analysis of The Telegraph, a UK-based conservative newspaper known for its pro-establishment stance and alignment with right-leaning narratives, shows it systematically disabled Instagram comments on Israel-Gaza posts, blocking dissent and shaping a one-sided, pro-Israel narrative.

This article argues that the Palestinian context exposes the colonial roots of traditional journalism and calls for a decolonial approach that centers marginalized voices, promotes collaborative reporting, and demands structural change within newsrooms to uphold journalistic integrity.