America's leading newspapers have been criticized for using language that obscures the scale and intent of violence in Gaza, reframing mass suffering as policy debate or logistical failure. The article argues that this reporting style, termed 'genocidal journalism,' transforms acts of atrocity into neutral or ambiguous narratives, privileging official state perspectives while marginalizing Palestinian voices. Through euphemisms and editorial conventions, the media is said to sanitize and rationalize state violence, contributing to public indifference and shaping perceptions of the conflict. The piece calls for a reexamination of journalistic ethics, urging reporters and editors to confront power and name crimes directly, rather than hiding behind neutrality or procedural language.
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