Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip have raised concerns, with accusations of disproportionate use of force. Many Western nations support Israel, even providing military and intelligence assistance. In some cases, they have banned peaceful pro-Palestine demonstrations in their own countries.
Some Western media outlets have been criticized for their coverage, with accusations of bias in favour of Israel. MSNBC suspended the programs of three Muslim presenters. The BBC censored the coverage of Israel's use of white phosphorus munitions in Gaza.
In France, the Al-Aqsa TV channel's broadcast via Eutelsat satellite was halted due to what was perceived as "French pressure." British Guardian cartoonist Steve Bell faced accusations of anti-Semitism after criticizing Israeli leader Netanyahu.
Israel reportedly plans to stop the broadcasts of the Qatar-based Al Jazeera channel during potential land attacks on Gaza, but there has been limited Western media coverage of this issue.
Air Canada terminated a pilot's employment due to anti-Israel posts, while allegations of disinformation and manipulation have surfaced in international media and on social media.
Türkiye has expressed its disapproval of restrictions on pro-Palestine demonstrations in Western countries where pro-Israel demonstrations face no such bans.
Demonstrations in Europe in support of Palestine have led to clashes and detentions. Germany has vowed to take legal action against Hamas supporters, and even a Dutch football player faced backlash for expressing support for Palestine.
In Berlin, an Israeli woman was detained for her one-woman protest against the Israeli government's actions in Gaza.
