Atlanta journalists discuss the complexity of reporting on the Israel-Hamas war

May 6th, 2024

Right photo: Arrests made at Emory University during a protest on April 5, 2024. Left photo: Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip on Oct. 23, 2023. (Photo Credit: Matthew Pearson/WABE and Ariel Schalit/AP)

What’s fair, credible and accurate reporting as it relates to the Israel-Hamas war and protests taking place across the nation?

With every report, journalists are charged with making sure their coverage of the unfolding war and crisis is fact-based, fair and balanced.

On Monday’s edition of “Closer Look,” host Rose Scott and several Atlanta journalists analyzed the overall news coverage of the war and ongoing student protests. The guests also discussed the power of journalism and the resources that can be used to ensure fairness and accuracy.

Guests include:

Hank Klibanoff, a veteran journalist, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author and Peabody Award-winning host of the “Buried Truths” podcast
Kelly McBride, the senior vice president and chair of Craig Newmark Center for Ethics and Leadership Poynter Institute
Dan Whisenhunt, the founder and editor of Decaturish.com
Alvelyn Sanders, a documentarian and former journalist

Editor’s note: This story was updated at 1:39 p.m.