Gazans Are Protesting Hamas. Why Isn't It Headline News?

For months, much of the Western media has portrayed Gazans as a people united behind Hamas in their struggle against Israel.

But reality is far more complicated.

In recent weeks, brave Palestinians have taken to the streets of Gaza to protest against Hamas—the very organisation that has ruled the territory with an iron fist since 2007. These demonstrations are extraordinary. In a dictatorship where dissent can lead to imprisonment, torture or death, simply chanting against Hamas is an act of remarkable courage. (HonestReporting)

So why haven't these protests dominated the headlines?

If thousands of Gazans were demonstrating against Israel, it would almost certainly be front-page news. Yet protests against Hamas have received only limited coverage in much of the mainstream media. HonestReporting argues that this silence deprives audiences of a crucial part of the story: many ordinary Gazans are not only victims of war, but also victims of Hamas' rule. (HonestReporting)

Journalism should report facts, even when they complicate a familiar narrative. Ignoring evidence that many Gazans reject Hamas does a disservice to readers—and, more importantly, to the courageous Palestinians risking everything to make their voices heard.

Perhaps it's time the media started listening.

https://honestreporting.com/%E2%96%B6-gazas-anti-hamas-protests-deserve-coverage/