Press Coverage Tracker: How the Same Story Gets Told Differently
Word choice shapes perception. This page compares how mainstream Western outlets frame major events versus independent and Palestinian outlets covering the same story -- so you can see the gap for yourself.
How to read this page: Each comparison shows the same underlying event covered by two different types of outlets. Pay attention to passive vs. active language ("died" vs. "killed"), who is named as the actor, and what context is included or omitted. These choices are not neutral -- they shape how readers understand who did what to whom.
Template: How to Build a Comparison Entry
Replace the example below with a current story. Keep headline summaries short and in your own words -- link to the original article for the full piece rather than reproducing it.
Trusted Independent Sources
Where to Find the Other Side of the Story
When comparing coverage, these outlets consistently provide the Palestinian-centered context that mainstream coverage often omits:
Want to see this analysis already done? The documentary The Occupation of the American Mind (2016) examines how Israeli public relations strategy has shaped decades of American media coverage -- listed on our Know More page.