During 19 months of bombardment of Gaza, Western media across North America and Europe have come under fierce criticism from pro-Palestinian groups, as well as experts such as the UN special rapporteur for Palestine, for their coverage. Irish media are not immune. Media organisations have come in for regular criticism on social media. The national broadcaster RTÉ has come under the most fire, with regular protests held outside Montrose, as well as a brief protest inside the main lobby last month. Some have filed complaints about coverage across the broadcaster’s TV and radio coverage. Coimisiún na Meán has examined and…

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