As international media focuses on the prisoner exchange, the Israeli military and settlers are forcibly relocating thousands of Palestinians in the West Bank. During this time, Israeli journalists are repeating military narrative on security operations.
Contributors:
– Abdaljawad Omar: Assistant professor at Birzeit University
– Jehad Abusalim: Co-editor of Light in Gaza: Writings Born of Fire
– Ori Goldberg: Academic and political commentator
– Samira Mohyeddin: Founder of On the Line Media

On our radar:

This week, the return of the Bibas family’s bodies was a dominant theme in Israeli media. Tariq Nafi covers how their deaths have been manipulated for “hasbara,” following accusations by the family that Netanyahu’s government exploited their grief for political motives.

The Kenyan ‘Manosphere’

Characterized by assertive personalities, provocateurs, and unrepentant male supremacists, the Kenyan “manosphere” is spreading an influential—and occasionally hazardous—view on contemporary masculinity.
Featured:
– Audrey Mugeni: Co-founder of Femicide Count Kenya
– Awino Okech: Professor of feminist and security studies, SOAS
– Onyango Otieno: Mental health coach and writer