BREAKING: Bella Hadid, Mark Ruffalo, and Cynthia Nixon have released a joint statement condemning the Islamic Republic for murdering some 20,000 unarmed Iranian civilians.
See their statement below 👇
This is what a modern blood libel looks like:
A sick child. A hijacked photo. A lie that spreads faster than truth.
His name is Osama al-Raqab. He has cystic fibrosis, a serious genetic illness.
He’s been in Italy receiving treatment since June 12.
Israel enabled his medical transfer from Gaza.
But that didn’t stop media outlets from weaponizing his image NOT to tell his story, but in order to smear Israel.
Because when it comes to Israel, facts are optional.
Hate always finds a headline.
Dear Mr. Morgan,
The humanitarian situation in parts of Gaza is undeniably alarming. Hunger and a lack of basic supplies are real and distressing. However, suggesting that Israel is systematically causing this crisis is factually incorrect.
Humanitarian aid has been entering Gaza since January. Temporary restrictions during March and April were driven, not by a policy of deliberate deprivation. These facts are publicly available and should be part of any balanced reporting.
Solely relying on casualty figures and narratives released by Hamas – a party with its own strategic goals – falls short of journalistic standards. Nuance and verification are essential, especially in such a volatile and emotionally charged context.
The current Israeli government under Netanyahu has drawn harsh criticism both domestically and internationally. Many Israelis view it as one of the most ineffective administrations in the country's history. The tragic events of October 7 made that painfully evident. Yet, political failure does not justify the distortion of facts or the spreading of narratives that fuel hatred.
Statements that oversimplify complex realities or assign blanket blame risk doing more than just misinforming. They contribute to a climate in which antisemitism is normalized—and in some parts of Europe, even mainstreamed.
Critical journalism is vital. So is accuracy. Objectivity must not be sacrificed for moral drama, especially when the stakes are this high.
Facts are not optional. Responsibility starts with words. And public voices carry weight—especially in times of crisis.
The picture that launched the global blood libel that Israel was starving Gazan children to death now stands revealed by the wonderful David Collier @mishtal as a fraud perpetrated by the western media, including @BBC, @nytimes and @guardian. The starvation lie is the latest in their decades-long attempt to delegitimise and destroy the tiny Jewish state. No-one should ever trust any of their reporting about Israel and Gaza.
In the future, scientists will have to study the strange phenomenon of the famine in Gaza that seems to impact only little children.
Adults seem to be immune!
Exclusive:
This is not the face of famine. It is the face of a medically vulnerable child whose tragic situation was hijacked and weaponised.
Exposing the truth behind the viral Gaza 'famine' image of Mohammed Al-Matouq. 1/13
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