I won't choose sides over the innocent dead.
I'm not going to entertain the idea that ones sides innocent victim of this conflict is worth more or less than an innocent victim on the other side.
I denounce all violence against all innocent non-combatants.

The media should be non-biased, but it never is.
The Pro-Israel side here are complaining when the report says our national broadcaster gave Israel the favorable end of the coverage deal.

You don't see the Pro-Palestinian side complaining about the biased coverage on Sky.
Pro-Israel media / supporters have officially outdone the Poms for the title of 'Worlds biggest whingers'.

Good Morning Nathan,

Thank you for raising this topic for discussion.

Of course our media's reporting on the Middle East
crisis has been questionable.

We've seen many examples recently of the reporting of
events, both global and local that were often skewed
to omit and confuse and criticisms have been made
regarding journalists and political commentators across
the Australian news media sharing their racist and bigoted views
in their reporting. Of course these views influence people
and sadly prolong the retention of these outdated views in
our society.

The Middle East conflict is a highly emotive issue - and we
see people at their worst taking sides. Accusations of
anti-Semitism rears its ugly head. As does the "terrorist"
label. A balanced middle-ground becomes difficult. A sad
situation for all concerned.

As for our national broadcaster?

The ABC has regularly been criticized with frequent
allegations of bias in reporting. However we're told that
78% - a large majority of Australians believe the ABC
does perform a valuable role in our community. While
over 30% believe they are "very valuable."

I watch "Q and A," "The Insiders," "4 Corners," and many
more programs. Including films and documentaries.
All interesting and enjoyable. No complaints from me.
The ABC is politically independent and fully accountable
with its Charter enshrined in legislation. The ABC
provides the balance our society needs and is entitled to
receive as a democracy.

It's a bit much to expect unbiased reporting anyway, especially since Israel has been assassinating all the Palestinian journalists.
- The Pro-Israel whingers will never be satisfied until Israel installs gas chambers.

Why be sympathetic to Palestinian's. Those that live with the enemy are the enemy.

Dear Riley,

«Those that live with the enemy are the enemy.»

Are you referring to the Israeli hostages?

The way Israel's government is behaving in the last days indicates that they indeed see the hostages as their enemy.

Possibly 60% of the adult population of Gaza identify with Hamas
- but young children and the other 40% are their miserable hostages, who are not allowed to leave.

Is being the "chosen people" only a blind privilege which doesn't come together with any obligations or expectation for a higher moral grade?

"Is being the 'chosen people' only a blind privilege which doesn't come together with any obligations or expectation for a higher moral grade?"

- Exactly.
If they really are so special why don't they lead by example?
The current example they're giving us isn't up to scratch.
- Certainly not an example I'd want others to follow, that's for sure.