As mentioned on the latest episode of We Used to be Journos, it's becoming increasingly difficult to find comprehensive, wide-ranging and truthful stories about Palestine, Israel and Lebanon, especially from journalists on the ground. Between algorithmic suppression, AI-generated misinformation, coordinated hasbara campaigns, government spin and, frankly, establishment media cowardice, the truth is getting harder to find and easier to bury.
To help our Etterati counter that, we've compiled a list of national and international news sources and individuals that the Ette Media team turns to get closer to the truth, hear first hand experiences and perspectives that aren't shaped by lobbyists, government agendas, institutional cowardice or AI.
Antoinette Lattouf, Ette Media co-founder
Bisan Owda is an Emmy award-winning Palestinian journalist and filmmaker best known for her Instagram videos starting with “I'm still alive,” through which she documents civilian life, displacement, and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
A podcast hosted by Palestinian-Lebanese academics and brothers Saree Makdisi, Ussama Makdisi, and Karim Makdisi, about Middle Eastern politics, history and current affairs.
Haaretz provides breaking news, analysis and opinion from Israel and the Middle East. The progressive Israeli newspaper's editorial stance strongly opposes Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his far right coalition.
Hala Gorani is a Lebanese-American award-winning news anchor and correspondent with over 25 years of experience. In her Substack, Hala shares her take on global affairs, including on-the-ground coverage.
Jan Fran, Ette Media co-founder
This is 100% independent, Palestinian-led media dedicated to amplifying Palestinian voices against decades of silencing, dehumanisation and erasure.
