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Western media ignores Palestinian genocide that began October 7, critic says
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Middle East Eye published commentary questioning why Western media commemorate Israeli deaths from October 7 while largely overlooking what the author characterizes as the genocide that began the same day. The piece, submitted on October 21, 2026, draws a contrast between media coverage of Israeli casualties and coverage of Palestinian losses.
The commentary reflects ongoing debate over framing of events beginning October 7 and their aftermath, particularly regarding how different deaths and displacement are characterized and reported across media outlets.
