Western Media Bias

Challenging the Narrative: Jeremy Scahill on the Need for Adversarial Journalism

Investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill calls for a revival of "adversarial journalism" to reinstate crucial professional and humanitarian values in mainstream Western media, especially regarding the coverage of the Gaza genocide.

Published on: 10 Nov, 2024
More than 230 Media Professionals Call on BBC to Recommit to Fairness, Accuracy, and Impartiality in its Gaza Coverage

Over 230 members of the media industry, including more than 100 BBC employees, have signed a letter to BBC Director General Tim Davie accusing the BBC of being biased in its coverage of Israel's war in Gaza.

Published on: 3 Nov, 2024
MSNBC Deletes Interview with Journalist Criticising Western Media’s Bias Towards Israeli Narrative

MSNBC deleted an interview with journalist Jeremy Scahill after he criticised American media’s biased portrayal of Israeli actions in Gaza, condemning the framing of civilian casualties as "self-defence." Scahill argued that any discussion of Gaza’s leaders must address the broader context of occupation and longstanding injustices faced by Palestinians.

Published on: 27 Oct, 2024
Monitoring of Journalistic Malpractices in Gaza Coverage

On this page, the editorial team of the Al Jazeera Journalism Review will collect news published by media institutions about the current war on Gaza that involves disinformation, bias, or professional journalistic standards and its code of ethics.

Published on: 23 Oct, 2024
A Year of Genocide and Bias: Western Media's Whitewashing of Israel's Ongoing War on Gaza

Major Western media outlets continue to prove that they are a party in the war of narratives, siding with the Israeli occupation. The article explains how these major Western media outlets are still refining their techniques of bias in favor of the occupation, even a year after the genocide in Palestine.

Published on: 9 Oct, 2024
Failing Gaza: Pro-Israel Bias Uncovered Behind the Lens of Western Media

Journalists at CNN and the BBC expose the inner workings of their newsrooms, a year into Israel’s war on Gaza.

Published on: 8 Oct, 2024
A Half-Truth is a Full Lie

Misinformation is rampant in modern conflicts, worsened by the internet and social media, where false news spreads easily. While news agencies aim to provide unbiased, fact-based reporting, their focus on brevity and hard facts often lacks the necessary context, leaving the public vulnerable to manipulation and unable to fully grasp the complexities of these issues.

Published on: 30 Sep, 2024
Monitoring of Journalistic Malpractices in Gaza Coverage

On this page, the editorial team of the Al Jazeera Journalism Review will collect news published by media institutions about the current war on Gaza that involves disinformation, bias, or professional journalistic standards and its code of ethics.

Published on: 5 Sep, 2024