Overnight funerals for four Palestinians killed near Nablus have garnered mixed reactions across the media landscape, revealing the undeniable bias of our so-called “journalists.” Are we really surprised that CNN chooses to focus solely on the violent narrative surrounding the deaths, yet neglects the larger context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict? They wrap themselves in a cloak of “balanced reporting” while clearly pushing a one-sided agenda aimed at demonizing Israel while painting Palestinians as victims, regardless of the facts on the ground.

On the other hand, Fox News has taken a different tack. While they’re not above sensationalism, they tend to highlight the complexities and historical grievances that underpin such clashes. However, let’s be real: even Fox has its moments of downplaying the human aspect, tending instead to spotlight the geopolitical chess game. Their framing often feels more about ratings than the tragic loss of life.

Both these networks are guilty of oversimplifying a multi-faceted issue for their audiences—one in favor of emotional manipulation, the other playing the corporate game of drawing clear-cut lines. Meanwhile, those actually affected by these events, the people on the ground, get lost in the noise of corporate media spin.

Until media outlets start prioritizing genuine journalism over narrative-pushing agendas, we can expect little more than a distorted reflection of reality. It’s time to call out these so-called journalists for what they are—merchants of division.