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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Why Journalists are Speaking out Against Western Media Bias in Reporting on Israel-Palestine
The article highlights how over 1,500 journalists are speaking out against Western media's biased coverage of the Israel-Palestine conflict, criticizing its dehumanizing language, lack of context, and disproportionate focus on Israeli narratives at the expense of Palestinian voices and journalistic integrity.
How Do We Decolonise Journalism?
It is our place as journalists to lead the way in challenging oppressive social and political structures - here’s how to do it
