Global National Host Dawna Friesen Regurgitates Claims That Israel Killed Scores Of “Journalists” In Gaza, Censoring Out That Most Were Affiliated With Terrorist Groups
Global News promises viewers that their “primary directive is to report accurate, balanced, timely and comprehensive news” to the Canadian public, but a recent segment by the broadcaster made a mockery of that solemn oath. In a February 25 clip on the Global National program, host Dawna Friesen told viewers that the work of journalists […]
Global News Report Downplays Hezbollah Terrorism, Falsely Frames Israel As Aggressor
A September 19 report by Global National, reporting on a recent counter-terrorism strike against Hezbollah terrorists, dramatically whitewashed the group’s violence, all while framing Israel as the aggressor for daring to strike those attempting to massacre its citizens. Global Anchor Dawna Friesen introduced a report by journalist Redmond Shannon entitled: “Israel ramps up attacks in […]
Global National Broadcast Tells Viewers Israel Struck A “Humanitarian” Zone In Gaza, Failing To Ask What Hamas’ Leaders Were Doing There In The First Place
On July 13, Global National ran a video report entitled: “Israeli airstrike targeting Hamas military chief kills at least 90,” covering an Israeli air strike which targeted Mohammed Deif, the elusive senior Hamas leader who played a pivotal role in the October 7 attacks, and many other terrorist attacks against Israel, dating as far back […]
Global National Report Shares False Claims Of Imminent Famine In Gaza, Ignoring Both Evidence And Experts Who Have Disproven Such Allegations
In early March, when the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) released a forecast claiming that “famine is imminent in Gaza,” it made headlines around the world and in Canada for its doomsday descriptions of what would happen by May if there was not “an immediate cessation of hostilities” between Israel and Hamas. Three months […]
Global National Host Farah Nasser Gives A Platform To Hamas Disinformation Without Context
In the May 29 broadcast of Global National, a report entitled: “US-made bombs used in Israeli strike on Rafah camp,” saw host Farah Nasser create a false and misleading narrative regarding the recent deadly and tragic fire incident in the Gaza Strip amidst the Israel-Hamas war. Opening the show with back to back segments about […]
Global National Reporter Blames Israel For Gaza Mass Graves Without Any Evidence
In a recent report broadcast by Global National, the broadcaster’s European Bureau Chief, Crystal Goomansingh, gave uncritical coverage to groundless accusations that Israel was involved in a mass grave recently uncovered in the Gaza Strip. On April 26, Global News broadcast a report by Goomansingh entitled: “Gaza mass graves sound alarm for independent UN investigation”, […]