Orian 21: How does the French media legitimize the killing of journalists in Gaza?

A report from a French website highlighted the martyrdom of journalist Anas Al-Sharif and his colleagues, where it was expected that their martyrdom would top the headlines of French newspapers. However, instead, the news was handled in a puzzling manner, with some channels describing it as 'a bullet to the middle' instead of acknowledging the assassination.

The website questioned how the Israeli narrative continues to dominate the French media, especially after more than a year since the aggression against Gaza. It pointed out that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is subject to an international arrest warrant, raising questions about the credibility of the narrative being promoted.

The writer also criticized the French media's lack of solidarity with the journalists who were martyred, noting that more than 200 journalists have been martyred in recent years, which raises questions about the extent of Western media's concern for Arab journalists' issues.

The article discussed how Israel uses the assassination of journalists as a means to justify its aggressions, with a group formed within the Israeli military intelligence aimed at finding information that supports its narrative.

The topic of the images circulated of Anas Al-Sharif after his martyrdom was addressed, where images of him with Hamas leaders were used to tarnish his reputation, reflecting how the media can contribute to shaping public opinion.

The writer concluded that the French media faces a problem in its coverage of the martyrdom of journalists, as the Israeli narrative is treated in a way that justifies the aggressions, reflecting a negative image of Palestinians in the minds of many.

In the end, the writer asserts that Western media still adopts narratives that justify Israeli aggression, contributing to the ongoing genocide in Gaza.