Last week, Iran launched over 300 projectiles towards Israel, but the majority were intercepted by Israel and its allies. Israel’s retaliatory strike in Isfahan on Friday was more about making a statement than causing real damage. The Western media’s portrayal of Iran’s attack may have helped Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government gain more support on the global stage.
In the news, The New York Times is facing criticism for its internal memo on language to use while covering Palestine and Israel. Meanwhile, in Kenya, televangelist preacher Paul Mackenzie has been charged with murder after more than 400 bodies were found in a forest. Authorities are working to regulate televangelism and prevent another tragedy like the “Shakahola massacre”.
Experts and contributors weigh in on the situation, including Laleh Khalili, Gideon Levy, Mohammad Ali Shabani, and Ali Vaez. Featuring interviews with Director-General Ezra Chiloba, journalist Reuben Kigame, researcher Lee Scharnick-Udemans, victim’s son Rodgers Shibutse, and journalist Joseph Yeri.