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1. No MSM has apologized yet.
2. Even if they do, the damage is done, just like the fake news on Al ahli hospital in 2023
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How Western Media Became a Mouthpiece for Gaza "Hunger" Propaganda.
Viral images portraying a severely emaciated Palestinian boy as the “face of hunger in Gaza.” The boy, used as the centerpiece of a Hamas campaign, suffers from genetic disorders and muscle conditions, a fact largely ignored by most media outlets.
Gila Isaacson.
Jul 28, 2025 16:36
Heart-wrenching images of a severely emaciated Palestinian boy, spread by leading international media outlets as the “face of hunger in Gaza” and “proof” of widespread suffering due to the war, do not tell the full story.
An investigation reveals that the boy, Mohammed Zakaria Ayoub al-Matouq, suffers from multiple genetic disorders and pre-existing medical conditions, a fact entirely overlooked by the vast majority of media coverage.
The chilling image of Mohammed, taken on July 21, 2025, in Gaza, went viral and was disseminated by outlets such as The New York Times, NBC News, The Guardian, and the BBC. The photos, captured by the Turkish government news agency Anadolu, showed Mohammed’s spine protruding from his small back as his mother held him in her arms.
The Guardian captioned the image as “facing life-threatening malnutrition,” while the UK’s Daily Express described it as a “horrifying photo embodying the ‘storm of human suffering’ gripping Gaza.” The photographer, Ahmed Jihad Ibrahim al-Arini, told the BBC that Mohammed “represents the situation in Gaza.”
But the pro-Israel group HonestReporting was the first to identify a troubling gap in the reporting: The boy’s older brother, Jude, appeared in the background of the photo, looking in much better health. This led to further details that changed the entire picture.
In a surprising CNN report, Mohammed’s mother told the outlet that her son suffers from a “muscle disorder” requiring special nutrition and physiotherapy. She noted he was “happy” and “able to sit upright” when receiving these treatments. Furthermore, pro-Israel journalist David Collier cited a May 2025 medical report from Gaza stating that Mohammed suffers from “cerebral palsy, hypoxemia, and was born with a severe genetic disorder.”
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Israel Foreign Ministry Accuses Media of Misusing Palestinian Child’s Image in Smear Campaign.
Notwithstanding Hamas' brutal October 7th assault, Israel wnet out of its way to seek help for a little Palestinian child, only to be repaid with hate and abuse. Welcome to 2025.
Gila Isaacson.
Jul 28, 2025 15:15
The Israel Foreign Ministry (MFA) has sparked controversy with a July 28 X post accusing media outlets of exploiting a photo of Osama al-Raqab, a 5-year-old Palestinian boy with cystic fibrosis, to falsely portray Israel as responsible for his suffering. The post, which garnered significant attention, claims the child’s image was used in a “modern blood libel” to smear Israel, despite his medical evacuation to Italy on June 12, 2025, coordinated through Israel’s Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) unit.
Osama al-Raqab, whose condition worsened during Gaza’s humanitarian crisis, was evacuated by Israel with his mother and brother via Ramon Airport for treatment in Italy, as confirmed by multiple sources, including the MFA and COGAT’s English X account.
Reports from May 2025, including by the Associated Press and CBC News, detailed his severe malnutrition and lack of access to meat, fish, and enzyme tablets critical for managing his cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder affecting digestion and breathing. These reports, predating his evacuation, highlighted Gaza’s blockade and war-related shortages, with his mother, Mona al-Raqab, noting his weight had dropped to 20 pounds.
The MFA’s post specifically criticizes an Italian newspaper, Il Fatto Quotidiano, for publishing a May 1, 2025, photo of Osama on its cover, allegedly implying Israel’s responsibility for his condition without mentioning his subsequent transfer. The post, echoed by users like @HenMazzig, @JewishWarrior13, and @LionsOfZion_ORG, labels this as propaganda, arguing the image was hijacked to misrepresent facts. The BBC also faced scrutiny for using a May 31, 2025, photo by Haitham Imad in Spanish and Portuguese reports on Gaza’s starvation crisis, without noting Osama’s cystic fibrosis or evacuation.
No official response from Il Fatto Quotidiano or the BBC has been reported as of now, but the debate continues to fuel polarized discussions.
www.jfeed.com
2. Even if they do, the damage is done, just like the fake news on Al ahli hospital in 2023
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How Western Media Became a Mouthpiece for Gaza "Hunger" Propaganda.
Viral images portraying a severely emaciated Palestinian boy as the “face of hunger in Gaza.” The boy, used as the centerpiece of a Hamas campaign, suffers from genetic disorders and muscle conditions, a fact largely ignored by most media outlets.
Gila Isaacson.
Jul 28, 2025 16:36
Heart-wrenching images of a severely emaciated Palestinian boy, spread by leading international media outlets as the “face of hunger in Gaza” and “proof” of widespread suffering due to the war, do not tell the full story.
An investigation reveals that the boy, Mohammed Zakaria Ayoub al-Matouq, suffers from multiple genetic disorders and pre-existing medical conditions, a fact entirely overlooked by the vast majority of media coverage.
The chilling image of Mohammed, taken on July 21, 2025, in Gaza, went viral and was disseminated by outlets such as The New York Times, NBC News, The Guardian, and the BBC. The photos, captured by the Turkish government news agency Anadolu, showed Mohammed’s spine protruding from his small back as his mother held him in her arms.
The Guardian captioned the image as “facing life-threatening malnutrition,” while the UK’s Daily Express described it as a “horrifying photo embodying the ‘storm of human suffering’ gripping Gaza.” The photographer, Ahmed Jihad Ibrahim al-Arini, told the BBC that Mohammed “represents the situation in Gaza.”
But the pro-Israel group HonestReporting was the first to identify a troubling gap in the reporting: The boy’s older brother, Jude, appeared in the background of the photo, looking in much better health. This led to further details that changed the entire picture.
In a surprising CNN report, Mohammed’s mother told the outlet that her son suffers from a “muscle disorder” requiring special nutrition and physiotherapy. She noted he was “happy” and “able to sit upright” when receiving these treatments. Furthermore, pro-Israel journalist David Collier cited a May 2025 medical report from Gaza stating that Mohammed suffers from “cerebral palsy, hypoxemia, and was born with a severe genetic disorder.”
How Western Media Became a Mouthpiece for Gaza "Hunger" Propaganda - JFeed
Viral images portraying a severely emaciated Palestinian boy as the “face of hunger in Gaza.” The boy, used as the centerpiece of a Ham - JFeed Israel News
Israel Foreign Ministry Accuses Media of Misusing Palestinian Child’s Image in Smear Campaign.
Notwithstanding Hamas' brutal October 7th assault, Israel wnet out of its way to seek help for a little Palestinian child, only to be repaid with hate and abuse. Welcome to 2025.
Gila Isaacson.
Jul 28, 2025 15:15
The Israel Foreign Ministry (MFA) has sparked controversy with a July 28 X post accusing media outlets of exploiting a photo of Osama al-Raqab, a 5-year-old Palestinian boy with cystic fibrosis, to falsely portray Israel as responsible for his suffering. The post, which garnered significant attention, claims the child’s image was used in a “modern blood libel” to smear Israel, despite his medical evacuation to Italy on June 12, 2025, coordinated through Israel’s Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) unit.
Osama al-Raqab, whose condition worsened during Gaza’s humanitarian crisis, was evacuated by Israel with his mother and brother via Ramon Airport for treatment in Italy, as confirmed by multiple sources, including the MFA and COGAT’s English X account.
Reports from May 2025, including by the Associated Press and CBC News, detailed his severe malnutrition and lack of access to meat, fish, and enzyme tablets critical for managing his cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder affecting digestion and breathing. These reports, predating his evacuation, highlighted Gaza’s blockade and war-related shortages, with his mother, Mona al-Raqab, noting his weight had dropped to 20 pounds.
The MFA’s post specifically criticizes an Italian newspaper, Il Fatto Quotidiano, for publishing a May 1, 2025, photo of Osama on its cover, allegedly implying Israel’s responsibility for his condition without mentioning his subsequent transfer. The post, echoed by users like @HenMazzig, @JewishWarrior13, and @LionsOfZion_ORG, labels this as propaganda, arguing the image was hijacked to misrepresent facts. The BBC also faced scrutiny for using a May 31, 2025, photo by Haitham Imad in Spanish and Portuguese reports on Gaza’s starvation crisis, without noting Osama’s cystic fibrosis or evacuation.
No official response from Il Fatto Quotidiano or the BBC has been reported as of now, but the debate continues to fuel polarized discussions.
Israel Foreign Ministry Accuses Media of Misusing Palestinian Child’s Im - JFeed
Notwithstanding Hamas' brutal October 7th assault, Israel wnet out of its way to seek help for a little Palestinian child, only to be r - JFeed Israel News
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