Israel-Gaza university protests media reports are skewed, polarised
Media coverage of pro-Palestine university encampment protests has painted students as violent and racist, and largely ignored their demands.
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Media coverage of pro-Palestine university encampment protests has painted students as violent and racist, and largely ignored their demands.
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