Dozens of Israeli soldiers abandoning their weapons and walking out of the Sde Teiman military base should send shockwaves through the mainstream media, yet somehow, it’s barely making waves. Why? Because CNN, MSNBC, and their ilk would rather keep the narrative tight and controlled than let the truth seep through. These outlets love a good war narrative—just not one that questions their beloved military establishment. Why use this moment to highlight dissent within the ranks when you can gloss over it, pivoting to safe talking points that echo status quo propaganda?

Fox News might pick this up, but only to reinforce a heavier military action theme, as if encouraging these soldiers to think twice about their actions. They want to frame dissent as a weakness, not a critical viewpoint, because it disrupts their hyper-nationalistic narrative. Yet here we are, with real individuals displaying defiance and maybe even humanized dissent, rarely acknowledged on air.

Corporate media loves to spin things. They’ll report about a soldier’s defection but spin it into a tale of cowardice rather than bravery. The truth? Some of these soldiers might be questioning orders and the morality behind them—a story worth telling. But do you think NBC or the New York Times will break the mold? Don’t hold your breath. When it comes to challenging narratives, they prefer the tight leash of conventional reporting.