Is This Is Beirut Truly Independent Media?
Summary
In r/Lebanon, community members discuss whether This Is Beirut merits its independent media label. The post points to its frequent coverage of Hezbollah and Iran, interviews with Israeli ambassadors, and an Israeli reporter’s public association with military sites, raising ethical questions about the outlet’s identity.
What do you think of This is Beirut?
They claim to be an “independent” media source but a quick scroll shows otherwise.
Overuse of Israeli and Lebanese flags side by side, it is almost like part of their brand identity.
Around 90% of their posts are anti‑Hezbollah, anti‑Iran, etc.
One of their reporters, account named “selenaryan” is literally Israeli with photos next to IDF tanks/missiles used in Gaza during the genocide war.
They’ve conducted interviews with Israeli ambassadors months before any direct negotiation talks even began.
Legally, since they have a US office, interviewing Israelis or employing Israeli journalists is allowed but ETHICALLY though… “This is Beirut” calling itself “Independent”? Really??..
Post Author: /u/sombreboi
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