The Israeli army has found the remains of two more hostages held in Gaza, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced. One hostage, Jair Jacob, was killed on October 7 during a Hamas attack, and his body was taken to Gaza. The identity of the second hostage is currently unknown. The Gaza Health Ministry, controlled by Hamas, reported that the number of Palestinian casualties in the conflict between Israel and Hamas has exceeded 55,000, including civilians and fighters, with women and children making up more than half of the dead. The war began with a Hamas attack on southern Israel on October 7, when people were taken hostage and about 1,200 Israelis were killed. Israel responded with attacks on Gaza aimed at destroying Hamas, claiming to target only armed fighters, while blaming Hamas for civilian deaths, as its members allegedly hide among civilians. The conflict shows no signs of abating.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning outlets tend to emphasize the humanitarian impact of the conflict, highlighting the high number of civilian casualties, including women and children, and the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza. They often criticize the Israeli military actions as disproportionate and stress the need for ceasefire and humanitarian aid.
Center: Center-leaning sources report the facts of the conflict, including the discovery of hostage remains and casualty figures, while presenting statements from both sides. They focus on the ongoing violence and the complexity of the conflict, acknowledging the attacks by Hamas and the Israeli military response without strong bias.
Right: Right-leaning media emphasize the threat posed by Hamas, highlighting the initial attack on Israel, the kidnapping and killing of Israeli civilians, and Israel’s right to defend itself. They often justify Israeli military actions as necessary to eliminate Hamas militants and blame Hamas for civilian casualties due to their tactics of hiding among civilians.
