In the last few weeks, the genocide has been framed as a problem of starvation. From global leaders to social media influencers to celebrities, everyone seems to have woken up to ‘what is happening in Gaza.’ And for some reason the word ‘starvation’ seems easier to say than genocide.
Though the Israeli government continues to deny Western media access to Gaza, in the last few weeks mainstream publications that have worked painstakingly hard to ignore the genocide and to parrot Israeli talking points, have begun to present well-researched stories in collaboration with journalists on the ground in Gaza. Suddenly, they have found their voices. Are at least, they have found a way to talk about hunger. ….more
