When demonstrators marched to call on Andy Burnham to impose an arms embargo on Israel, the media coverage was predictably skewed. Outlets like BBC and The Guardian turned a passionate fight for justice into simplistic sound bites, framing the protest as merely anti-Israel sentiment instead of a legitimate human rights issue. Their take? It’s all sensationalism with a side of blame, rather than engaging with the gravity of the demands.

Meanwhile, CNN opts for its typical “both sides” narrative, casting doubt on the validity of the protest while ensuring the establishment’s comfy status quo remains intact. They frame the calls for an embargo as radical and fringe, even though it echoes a growing global sentiment. Why? Because challenging the powers that be could jeopardize their corporate interests and cozy relationships.

On the other hand, Fox News, in its usual flamboyance, picks apart the protesters for their messaging—mocking the term “genocide” while pushing a narrative of “Israel always good, everyone else bad.” It’s a tired script that sidesteps the nuanced realities of the conflict. Instead of grappling with the ethical implications of weapon sales, their focus is on ridiculing activists and dismissing valid grievances.

In short, corporate media is failing to serve the truth. They are too busy crafting narratives that appease the elites rather than shedding light on urgent human rights concerns. Until they break free from their echo chambers, real public discourse will remain stifled, and the voices calling for justice will continue to be drowned out.