Amid escalating violence in Gaza, Palestinian writer and activist Tara Alami has called out Western media and governments for fueling an information war that dehumanizes Palestinians and justifies military aggression. 🚨 In an interview with CGTN, Alami drew parallels to historical U.S. disinformation campaigns during the Iraq War, calling it part of a “colonial playbook.”
The Disinformation Playbook
Alami highlighted viral but unverified claims – like the “beheaded babies” narrative – as examples of manufactured consent. “This is how imperialist media operates,” she stated, referencing how sensationalized stories are used to silence dissent and rally public support for military actions funded by Western taxpayers. 💸
Silencing Gaza’s Voices
With internet blackouts limiting Gaza’s ability to share firsthand accounts, Alami argues the info war aims to erase Palestinian narratives. “They want massacres to happen in darkness,” she said, comparing current media tactics to post-9/11 fearmongering against Muslim communities. 🕳️
A Pattern of Imperial Tactics
Alami warned the strategy mirrors U.S.-led campaigns in Iraq, Libya, and Syria, designed to justify intervention while stoking domestic fear. “This isn’t new – it’s about controlling the story to enable violence,” she emphasized, urging global audiences to question Western media framing.
