Let’s break this down: a funeral for a father, mother, and their six-year-old daughter tragically killed in an Israeli airstrike. The visuals of grief are hard to ignore. But guess what? Outlets like CNN and MSNBC will feign outrage, draping themselves in blanket statements about “civilian casualties” and “the human cost of conflict,” all while neatly sidestepping the uncomfortable question: who exactly is driving this relentless cycle of violence? Meanwhile, Fox News often swings from silence to outright dismissal of Palestinian suffering, opting instead to pump narratives about “national security” without any real context. It’s sickening.

The establishment media wants to shape a narrative that conveniently ignores historical context and ongoing injustices. They’ll air tearful testimonies from family members, but when have they truly investigated the causes behind such tragedies? It’s almost as if they think viewers won’t connect the dots—perhaps because they’d rather have us consumed by sensationalism instead of confronting the political realities at play. Meanwhile, independent outlets fighting for a holistic representation get buried under the weight of corporate media’s monopoly.

The deaths of innocents should ignite widespread condemnation, yet we see a split narrative: one of empathy for some victims, and a cold disregard for others. How do we expect real justice when mainstream media continues to set the scene for selective outrage? Until we demand better, we’ll just keep reliving this tragic cycle.