Why have American media remained silent about the suffering of children in Gaza
American media, accustomed to exaggerating the problems of life in West Asia, have remained silent in the face of the suffering of Gaza’s children under hunger and brutal Zionist attacks.
according to a report by the English section of webangah news Agency citing Mehr News Agency and Al Jazeera, while developments in the Gaza war dominate foreign news coverage, American media attention to the conflict has significantly declined recently.
Despite structural shortcomings in their coverage due to the absence of American journalists in Gaza—relying instead on remote reporting—most U.S. media outlets are under intense pressure from Jewish lobbies or, due to Washington’s strong ties with the Zionist regime, avoid reflecting news about Gaza’s immense humanitarian suffering, especially that endured by children.
Zionist Lobby Pressure on U.S. Media
On December 27 last year, The New York Times published front-page images of children from Gaza whose limbs—including arms and legs—had been amputated and who were being transferred abroad by international humanitarian organizations for treatment. The paper dedicated over two pages to color photos of 16 children maimed during the war, detailing their injuries, potential aid solutions, and how many would live with these wounds for life.
Though The New York Times report did not directly blame Zionist atrocities for these injuries, it faced fierce backlash from pro-Israel groups in the U.S., accusing it of unprofessionalism and fabricating stories while claiming Hamas was responsible for Palestinian children’s plight! This report was an exception never replicated by other American outlets—highlighting their failure to address Gazans’ suffering, especially among children.
Moreover,despite Israel blocking foreign journalists from entering Gaza even during ceasefires and continuing its killings of reporters (to silence truth),major U.S. media have not protested tel Aviv’s actions—rather relying on networks based within occupied Palestine for coverage. Even American journalists stationed there operate under Israeli policies that censor content unfavorable to Israel.
White House Backs Starvation War against Gazans
David Mack, former U.S.Deputy Assistant Secretary for near Eastern Affairs, told Al Jazeera: Coverage of starving malnourished Gazan children is severely lacking in U.S.media. International organizations warn that as food stocks deplete entirely, people now rely on one inadequate meal daily from charity kitchens, which will soon stop altogether. The World Food Program (WFP) stated it has aid readyto feed all Gazans for two months, but Israel blocks its entry. UNRWA reported ~3K trucks loaded with humanitarian aid remain stranded at crossings, barred by Israel. Simultaneously occurring, Biden administration statements tacitly endorse Zionists using aid as leverage against hamas, rejecting calls (e.g., ex-envoy Huckabee) urging pressure on Tel Aviv.Giorgio Cafiero,Gulf State Analytics CEO,told Al Jazeera: “Israel aims maximize Palestinian casualties/displacement; blocking food/aid serves this agenda.” He added: “Washington could compel compliance but won’t politically.” David mack noted Trump’s team avoids even rhetorical support unlike Biden’s hollow claims while arming israel unabated.
