Israeli analyst: Media is 'shirking responsibility' in saying 'hunger in Gaza is Hamas' fault'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed "profound shock" over videos released by Hamas showing two emaciated hostages in Gaza. Far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has responded to the videos as well. He spoke at the flashpoint Temple Mount in Jerusalem, known to Muslims as Haram al-Sharif, and reiterated his call for Israel to occupy the entire Gaza Strip. DW speaks to Israeli analyst Mairav Zonszein as to whether Israeli media – in addition to showing footage of Israeli hostages – adequately shows images of starving Palestinians.

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0:00 National Security Minister Ben-Gvir repeats calls to occupy Gaza
0:58 Mairav Zonszein, Senior analyst on Israel-Palestine at the International Crisis Group, on the role of mainstream Israeli media in obfuscating Israel's responsibility in its 'manmade humanitarian crisis' in Gaza

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Post from DW News on August 03, 2025

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