British Journalist Says Israel Spent $50 Million To Remove “Famine” Rrom Gaza Coverage

At the Al Jazeera Forum in Doha, British journalist and documentary filmmaker Myriam François revealed that Israel reportedly spent nearly $50 million to remove the word “famine” from media coverage of Gaza. She warned that the digital space has become an open battleground for shaping public awareness, with information warfare now playing a central role in influencing global perceptions.

 

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Gaza’s famine is being deliberately hidden from the world

François emphasized that this effort masks the reality on the ground: Gaza is facing a catastrophic famine, with countless children and civilians dying from malnutrition. Israel’s blockade has blocked all aid trucks and humanitarian assistance from entering the Gaza Strip during its ongoing genocide, leaving millions without access to food, medicine, or other basic necessities.

قالت الباحثة ومخرجة الأفلام الوثائقية ميريام فرنسوا إن إسرائيل أنفقت نحو 50 مليون دولار لإزالة كلمة “المجاعة” من المشهد الإعلامي، مؤكدة أن الحيز الرقمي بات ساحة معركة مفتوحة، تضخ فيها أموال طائلة لإعادة تشكيل السرديات وتوجيه الوعي العام#منتدى_الجزيرة17 pic.twitter.com/BkB3pXbXC8

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The revelation underscores how both physical and digital strategies are being used to control the narrative around Gaza’s humanitarian crisis, highlighting the urgent need for global awareness and accountability.

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