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Institute for Palestine Studies @palestinestudies.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

U.S. media has shaped what the American public saw, questioned, & believed about Israel's genocide in Gaza. Join us July 29 for a webinar unpacking exactly how — presented w/ @prismreports.org & Visualizing Palestine, featuring Assal Rad, Adam Johnson, Robin Andersen, & @laubast.bsky.social 🧵

Institute for Palestine Studies
PRISM
VISUALIZING PALESTINE

How American media sold, censored, & enabled the genocide in Gaza

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
AT 1PM ET / 8PM Palestine

ZOOM LIVE
Join the live conversation
bit.ly/media-genocide-gaza

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Institute for Palestine Studies @palestinestudies.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

📦The IPS Mystery Archive Box is here! We’re sending out curated surprise boxes of 10 books + journals from the IPS-USA archive, spanning more than six decades of scholarship. Just $50, get your orders in before April 20: ipsusabooks.com

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Laura @laubast.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

As part of my fellowship with @palestinestudies.bsky.social, I help with the documentation of the media and journalism related to Palestine. I'll be your editor for the series, sign up!

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Institute for Palestine Studies @palestinestudies.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

By enforcing draconian media censorship laws, Israel is seeking to control the narrative. @laubast.bsky.social explains 2 of its recent major media bans: barring foreign press from Gaza & prohibiting foreign broadcasters, mainly Al Jazeera, from operating. www.palestine-studies.org/en/node/1658...

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Silencing and Censorship: Israel’s Dual Media Bans on Foreign Press

Palestine Square

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Prism @prismreports.org · 22/12/2025

Newsroom leaders' top-down control over what gets published is nothing new. @laubast.bsky.social prev. investigated how newsrooms killed stories on Israel's genocide in Gaza. “The way they killed my material was violent to me … emotionally triggering & unethical," said photojournalist Eman Mohammed.

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Journalists say U.S. newsrooms treat Palestine with fear and contempt

A Prism investigation reveals pro-Israel bias at the leadership levels of mainstream U.S. newsrooms, which intensified after Oct. 7, 2023

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Laura @laubast.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

I spoke with Rana Sharif from the Palestinian Feminist Collective, Basil Farraj who oversees @palestinestudies.bsky.social’s prisoners database, and Dr. Lara Sheehi about the systemic sexual violence used by Israel’s carceral regime. For @prismreports.org, read: prismreports.org/2025/11/18/p...

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Testimonies reveal rape and torture in Israeli prisons

Israel’s carceral regime inflicts systemic sexual violence on Palestinians, advocates and experts say

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Prism @prismreports.org · 18/11/2025

“I wished for death every moment. [...] I could hear the soldiers outside speaking Hebrew & laughing.” Testimonies reveal rape & torture in Israeli prisons, @laubast.bsky.social reports. Israel’s carceral regime inflicts systemic sexual violence on Palestinians, advocates & experts say.

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Testimonies reveal rape and torture in Israeli prisons

Israel’s carceral regime inflicts systemic sexual violence on Palestinians, advocates and experts say

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مصدر عام | The Public Source @thepublicsource.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

In this interview with Khalil Kawtharany and Karim al-Amine, Arab academic Ali Kadri offers a searing indictment of imperialism’s logic in the Global South: war, waste, and the commodification of death. 🔗 thepublicsource.org/global-south...

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Prism @prismreports.org · 07/10/2025

"True journalism is the act of documenting history as it disrupts the present." — @laubast.bsky.social

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Prism @prismreports.org · 17/09/2025

Last week, Prism published a monthslong investigation by @laubast.bsky.social in partnership with Visualizing Palestine, that reveals how the Palestine exception functions within mainstream U.S. newsrooms.🧵

prismreports.org

Journalists say U.S. newsrooms treat Palestine with fear and contempt

A Prism investigation reveals pro-Israel bias at the leadership levels of mainstream U.S. newsrooms, which intensified after Oct. 7, 2023

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Prism @prismreports.org · 15/09/2025

In a collaboration between Prism & Visualizing Palestine, reporting by @laubast.bsky.social reveals & illustrates what happens to stories about Palestine in U.S. newsrooms, from inception to reporting, editing, & publication.

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Journalists say U.S. newsrooms treat Palestine with fear and contempt

A Prism investigation reveals pro-Israel bias at the leadership levels of mainstream U.S. newsrooms, which intensified after Oct. 7, 2023

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s. e. smith @sesmith.lol · 11/09/2025

It's not your imagination: There is a newsroom bias against Palestine and journalists who report on Palestine or voice opinions about the genocide on their personal social media.

prismreports.org

Journalists say U.S. newsrooms treat Palestine with fear and contempt

A Prism investigation reveals pro-Israel bias at the leadership levels of mainstream U.S. newsrooms, which intensified after Oct. 7, 2023

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Prism @prismreports.org · 11/09/2025

Journalists, who are either Palestinian, Arab, or Muslim, told Prism that they were shut out of covering Israel’s genocide in Gaza, while white, Jewish, or Israeli—even former soldiers—journalists took the lead. Read @laubast.bsky.social's report on how US media capitulates to the Israeli narrative.

prismreports.org

Journalists say U.S. newsrooms treat Palestine with fear and contempt

A Prism investigation reveals pro-Israel bias at the leadership levels of mainstream U.S. newsrooms, which intensified after Oct. 7, 2023

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Prism @prismreports.org · 10/09/2025

Explored in nearly a dozen interviews with @laubast.bsky.social & a collaboration with Visualizing Palestine, learn how journalists across the U.S. face silencing, dehumanization, & targeted harassment campaigns from Zionist groups—all of which shape pro-Israel bias across U.S. media.

prismreports.org

Journalists say U.S. newsrooms treat Palestine with fear and contempt

A Prism investigation reveals pro-Israel bias at the leadership levels of mainstream U.S. newsrooms, which intensified after Oct. 7, 2023

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yash @yashwinacanter.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

today @prismreports.org is launching its partnership with Visualizing Palestine, featuring this reporting on media bias from the incredible Laura Albast. i'm proud as hell of prism's work every day, but i'm especially proud of this; please give it a read. prismreports.org/2025/09/09/j...

prismreports.org

Journalists say U.S. newsrooms treat Palestine with fear and contempt

A Prism investigation reveals pro-Israel bias at the leadership levels of mainstream U.S. newsrooms, which intensified after Oct. 7, 2023

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Tina Vasquez @tinavasquez.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

If you read one thing today, let it be this stunning piece of journalism from Laura Albast about the pro-Israel bias that exists across mainstream newsrooms that was edited over months with great care from my brilliant @prismreports.org colleague @sfatima.bsky.social prismreports.org/2025/09/09/j...

prismreports.org

Journalists say U.S. newsrooms treat Palestine with fear and contempt

A Prism investigation reveals pro-Israel bias at the leadership levels of mainstream U.S. newsrooms, which intensified after Oct. 7, 2023

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Sahar Fatima @sfatima.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

A monthslong @prismreports.org investigation by @laubast.bsky.social reveals pro-Israel bias at the highest levels in U.S. newsrooms. Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim journalists said they felt dehumanized and were questioned over stories even mentioning Palestine. With Visualizing Palestine:

prismreports.org

Journalists say U.S. newsrooms treat Palestine with fear and contempt

A Prism investigation reveals pro-Israel bias at the leadership levels of mainstream U.S. newsrooms, which intensified after Oct. 7, 2023

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Maya Schenwar @mayaschenwar.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

"We don’t have state-controlled media, but there’s something so much more tragic about a free press that voluntarily enmeshes itself with the state and protects its interests without being asked.” -@sanasaeed.bsky.social Read this investigation by @laubast.bsky.social for @prismreports.org!

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Laura @laubast.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

I’ve been working on this for months! It is now out. Read. Read. Read. The stories I collected reveal the extent of bias tactics in U.S. newsrooms, even those we wouldn’t expect Palestine to be muzzled in. Thank you for trusting me to report!

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مصدر عام | The Public Source @thepublicsource.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Since November 2024, Lebanese fishermen have been stalked by drones, threatened through intimidating leaflets, and directly targeted by Israeli vessels. Read our latest, in collaboration with @dropsitenews.com 👇🏼

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Prism @prismreports.org · 16/07/2025

Writing on the violence of liberal chic, Avik Jain Chatlani exposes the emptiness of cosmopolitanism, one where videos of shredded children in Gaza are not enough to get liberal elites to stop their savagery. “We can run out of pages counting unmoved liberals, whose nonchalance cost many lives.”

prismreports.org

An inquest into the violence of liberal chic

There is an emptiness at the heart of cosmopolitanism, one where even daily videos of shredded children in Gaza are not enough to get liberal elites to stop their savagery

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Laura @laubast.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

In June, The Washington Post reported Israeli forces killed 30+ near a U.S. aid site in Gaza — then, it issued a ‘correction’ erasing who was responsible. This isn't the 1st or only outlet that has done this. Pressure systems usually work behind the scenes. For @ajlisteningpost.bsky.social 👇🏼

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Naji Safadi @najisafadi.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

What role can photography play in the darkest of times? I interviewed two incredibly talented photographers, Moayed Abu Ammouna and Adam Rouhana, for @palestinestudies.bsky.social – read to learn more about them and their work! palestine-studies.org/en/node/1657...

palestine-studies.org

Overcoming the Divisions of the Homeland: The Photography of Moayed Abu Ammouna and Adam Rouhana

Palestine Square

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Institute for Palestine Studies @palestinestudies.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

@najisafadi.bsky.social speaks with Palestinian photographers, Moayed Abu Ammouna in Gaza & Adam Rouhana in Jerusalem on how photography, and dialogue between artists, contributes to the struggle for Palestinian liberation. Read and view their photos ⬇️🧵

Gaza Strip – Central Rafah City, January 4, 2024
A young man riding a transport cart in Rafah City market, amid the lack of transportation and basic living conditions. (Moayed Abu Ammouna)

Ramadan in al-Aqsa. Jerusalem, 2024. © Adam Rouhana

Gaza Strip – West Khan Younis "Al-Mawasi", August 30, 2024
A girl lying on the ground, asleep in front of their displacement tent in Al-Mawasi, Khan Younis (Moayed Abu Ammouna)

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Lara Witt @femmfeministe.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

🧵 Thread about the Movement Media Alliance 🧵 As we enter the early days of spring, it feels fitting to share some changes. Starting this month, Media Against Apartheid & Displacement—our first editorial project has transitioned to an archive and regular newsletter! movement-media.org/maad/

movement-media.org

Media Against Apartheid & Displacement

Media Against Apartheid & Displacement (MAAD) The Media Against Apartheid & Displacement (MAAD) website gathered and presented news and analysis on the ongoing genocide in Gaza, Israeli apa…

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Prism @prismreports.org · 29/03/2025

It is a mistake to view America's centuries of enslaving, subjugating, incarcerating, & torturing populations as the doing of a single party or leader. This is an entrenched system populated by electors tolerating livestreamed violence, writes Avik Jain Chatlani. prismreports.org/2025/03/25/a...

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A slave society: The U.S. upholds its long history of subjugation

Millions of unmoored and undocumented people are being punished for the crime of having enriched the wealthiest country on Earth

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Institute for Palestine Studies @palestinestudies.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

“Last year, there was no Eid. Instead of wearing new clothes, the children wore shrouds. Instead of exchanging greetings, their names were added to the lists of martyrs. The same scenes unfold today,” writes Ghada Abu Muaileq from Gaza. www.palestine-studies.org/en/node/1657...

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Carolyn Copeland @carolyncopes.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

📣CALL FOR SOURCES📣 If you're a journalist who is open to speaking with Laura about your experience, we can grant anonymity.

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Laura @laubast.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Are you a U.S. journalist who faced censorship/consequences over coverage of the Gaza genocide? I'm writing a feature for @prismreports.bsky.social in partnership w/Visualizing Palestine & want to highlight your experience (can be anon). DM or connect on Signal at media4palestine.01. Let's talk!

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Laura @laubast.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

Dozens march in Washington,DC today protesting Israel’s assault on hospitals in Gaza & demanding the release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya. Israeli forces abducted Dr. Abu Safiya from the Kamal Adwan Hospital after they destroyed it and killed displaced and injured Palestinians.

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Laura @laubast.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Oof. Remember the Zionist mob attack against students, faculty, and journalists at UCLA? Some assailants have finally been arrested, & 4 faculty members & students are suing the university. Lailah Bezan mapped an immaculate report for @PalStudies on developments.👇🏽📰

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Laura @laubast.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

*4 testimonies from Gaza* published by @palestinestudies.bsky.social in the past week 🧵 Dalia digs through the rubble of her 1st displacement, Malak weaves a narrative that will wreck you for days, Eman answers, 'Are you okay?' and Ghada honors the memory of her grandfather who reminds me of mine.

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Laura @laubast.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Super important reporting of experiences by Muslim women studens advocated for Palestine during the genocide on their increasingly hostile U.S. campuses. + my photography used in the article! 📸

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Institute for Palestine Studies @palestinestudies.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

One year since Israel killed Refaat Alareer in Gaza. The poet & professor moved millions with his writing and defiance of the Israeli occupation. Yousef Aljamal honors his memory in the Journal of Palestine Studies. doi.org/10.1080/0377...

Gaza’s storyteller, connected many in Gaza to the world beyond siege. In return, the world of these young people changed forever on December 6, 2023, when Israel assassinated Refaat.

Yousef M. Aljamal for the Journal of Palestine Studies Vol. 53 no. 2

Refaat Alareer (1979-2023)

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Laura @laubast.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Arabs I'm corresponding with via email or text for the first time for work always assume I'm American/foreign. I love sending them a voicenote & getting the usual surprise reaction 'omg, you speak Arabic! you're Arab!' My first name is foreign my last name isn't but alas 🤣🤣🤣

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Institute for Palestine Studies @palestinestudies.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Last month, Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalism released survey findings “document[ing] the losses, humanitarian conditions, & multitude of challenges faced by Palestinian journalists” during the genocide in Gaza. @eksbainbridge.bsky.social reports ⬇️ www.palestine-studies.org/en/node/1656...

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ARIJ Survey Captures Voices of Gaza Journalists

Palestine Square

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Laura @laubast.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Your support helps me commission more writers reporting justly on Palestine, especially those sending us testimonies during the genocide in Gaza. If you have used our work in anyway, please donate or share 💟🇵🇸

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Laura @laubast.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Israel violated the ceasefire agreement today, targeting Lebanese returning to homes on the southern border. You won't see reports of this in Western press, & if you do, it won't be reported as a violation but a justification in print for why soldiers opened fire to cease fire.

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Laura @laubast.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

My 15 year old cousin needed to interview an “older successful relative” for his careers class and he asked me 😭 He also said since I work in the Palestine field he wanted to bring it up in class so people can be informed. Proud 🥲

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Laura @laubast.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Editing a writer's tribute to Wafa Aludaini, a Palestinian journalist who was killed with her husband and two children —a 5-year-old child and 7-months-old baby— by an Israeli airstrike on Sept. 30 of this year. As I looked through interviews Wafa has given talking about the situation in Gaza, (1/4)

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Institute for Palestine Studies @palestinestudies.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

📣We have published a special issue of the Journal of Palestine Studies co-edited by @amahlbishara.bsky.social and Diana Keown Allan. Contributions to this volume address how diverse media forms shape and express Palestinian lifeworlds and politics. 📚🧵 tandfonline.com/toc/rpal20/5...

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Workshops4Gaza @workshops4gaza.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

We are a group of autonomous writers, artists, educators and translators coming together to offer online courses and workshops to raise money for people in Gaza 🥀🥀🥀

Reddish orange background with white text workshops for Gaza cascading down the square

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Amplify Palestine @amplifypalestine.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

"Journalists and media workers around the world have the moral duty to speak up against the use of journalism to manufacture consent for war, and to dissent to protect their Palestinian peers in Gaza." Icymi, powerful piece from @laubast.bsky.social & Sarah O'Neal www.thenation.com/article/soci...

thenation.com

Israel Is Still Targeting Palestinian Journalists. Silence Is Not an Option.

Journalists around the world have an urgent duty to stand with their peers in Gaza. Instead, too many are saying nothing.

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Prism @prismreports.org · 07/03/2024

U.S. anti-terrorism legislation is anti-Palestinian ‘at the core,’ Laura Albast reports. A new report by Palestine Legal & the Center for Constitutional Rights explains how the weaponization of anti-terrorism has been deployed through a multi-pronged approach. prismreports.org/2024/03/07/u...

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U.S. anti-terrorism legislation is anti-Palestinian ‘at the core’

The report explains how the weaponization of anti-terrorism has been deployed through a multi-pronged approach, both criminally and civilly

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Institute for Palestine Studies @palestinestudies.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Good morning migrators! We plan on being more active on this platform, so if you're looking for resources, stories, analysis, research, news, databases, encyclopedia, or knowledge surrounding Palestine and the Palestinians — give us a follow! 🇵🇸📚

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Jehad Abusalim @jehadabusalim.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

It’s an honor to connect with all my new followers here! I’ll be sharing more content soon. In the meantime, be sure to follow @palestinestudies.bsky.social and my colleague @laubast.bsky.social to stay updated on our work at the Institute for Palestine Studies. palestine-studies.org

palestine-studies.org

Institute for Palestine Studies

The most reliable source of information and analysis on the Question of Palestine.

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