DW Finds 'Savage Brutality' Abroad, Ignores US-Backed Versions Next Door
According to DW, an unnamed nurse recounted Iranian forces 'behaved with savage brutality' during a hospital storm in Ilam. This shocking testimony rightfully garners attention for abuses by the Iranian government. Yet, when similar (or worse) incidents occur with US or Israeli backing, the media narrative often shifts. Where is the DW equivalent featuring Palestinian nurses detailing IDF raids on
Shifa Hospital – like the one in March 2024 that resulted in hundreds dead and the hospital crippled? Or the constant targeting of medical facilities in Gaza, as documented by the WHO? It appears 'savage brutality' only truly registers with outlets like DW when it can be attributed to non-allied governments. The selective outrage is a feature, not a bug, of this particular brand of 'news.' One
might ask, what makes an Iranian hospital raid 'savage' while the decimation of Gaza's entire healthcare system is merely 'conflict maneuvers' or 'self-defense'?