{"id":18965,"date":"2024-10-21T02:16:10","date_gmt":"2024-10-21T02:16:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onepathnetwork.com\/?p=18965"},"modified":"2024-11-29T04:11:16","modified_gmt":"2024-11-29T04:11:16","slug":"the-media-war-on-gaza","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onepathnetwork.com\/au\/society\/the-media-war-on-gaza\/","title":{"rendered":"The Media’s WAR ON GAZA and Why they WON’T WIN | Khaled Beydoun"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/amp-jwplayer>\n\n\n\n

How Meta Failed to Influence the Narrative on Palestine: Khaled Beydoun\u2019s Analysis<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In this compelling Podcast, OnePath Network host Kamal Saleh and guest Khaled Beydoun, a law professor and social media activist, discusses the power dynamics at play in media portrayals of Palestine<\/a>. He dives into how legacy media and major platforms like Meta have contributed to a biased narrative that often dehumanises Palestinians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Media\u2019s Complicity in Erasing Palestinian Struggles<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Beydoun argues that Western media consistently downplays the suffering of Palestinians, favoring narratives that paint Israel<\/a> in a sympathetic light. He describes this as a form of Islamophobia, where Muslim lives are undervalued in mainstream media. Without independent voices on social media, he contends, the world would have little access to the Palestinian perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Social Media as a Platform for Truth<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Despite the media\u2019s shortcomings, Beydoun points out the critical role social media has played in exposing injustices in Palestine. He credits grassroots activists who use their platforms to share real-time updates from Gaza and the West Bank, challenging the sanitised versions of events presented by larger media outlets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Impact of Censorship<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Beydoun also addresses the issue of censorship on platforms like Meta, which has been accused of suppressing Palestinian voices. He criticizes how major tech companies, by controlling what is seen and said, are complicit in shaping narratives that benefit certain political agendas. His insights reveal the importance of pushing for media accountability and maintaining the integrity of free expression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moving Toward an Informed World<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Beydoun concludes by urging Muslims and allies to continue challenging media bias and advocating for truth. For him, the collective voices of those willing to speak out are essential in changing the narrative, and he hopes for a future where the dignity and humanity of Palestinians are fully acknowledged.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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The Media’s WAR ON GAZA and Why they WON’T WIN | Khaled Beydoun<\/a><\/blockquote>