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The American media often portrays Palestinians as subhuman, ignoring the massive civilian casualties in Gaza. This bias is evident in the lack of empathy for Palestinian hostages compared to Israeli ones.
American media's portrayal of Palestinians as subhuman contributes to the ongoing 58-year occupation being seen as irrelevant or even positive, while the focus remains on the 20 Israeli hostages.
Christiane Amanpour faced backlash for stating that hostages returned to Israel had a better fate than some in Gaza, highlighting the media's reluctance to acknowledge Palestinian suffering.
The disparity in legal proceedings between Israelis and Palestinians is stark, with Israeli courts in the occupied territories often described as 'kangaroo courts' where Palestinians are found guilty 99% of the time. This raises questions about justice and fairness in conflict zones.
The ongoing conflict has resulted in the deaths of many Palestinians, including children, which is not widely covered in the media.
Israel has killed nine Americans since 2022, including a Palestinian-American journalist shot by a sniper, with no accountability. This highlights the lack of consequences for actions against American citizens.
Of the nearly 2,000 Palestinians released, the vast majority had never been charged with a crime, highlighting a common practice by Israel to detain Palestinians without charges.
The release of 1,700 Palestinian hostages by Israel, many of whom were detained without charge, marks a significant moment in the ongoing conflict. This event is part of a larger exchange that also saw the return of 20 Israeli hostages, highlighting the complex dynamics of prisoner swaps in the region.
Israeli forces detained thousands of Palestinians during the war, often in shelters and hospitals, under laws that allowed detention without judicial review or access to lawyers.
There is a perception that the media often portrays Palestinians negatively in peace deal negotiations, without fully exploring the terms offered to them.