How does the juxtaposition of the author’s personal memories with scenes of violence in Gaza affect the way we read both types of material?

The juxtaposition of Akkad’s personal memories with scenes of violence in Gaza forces the reader to confront the disparity between his relatively safe life in the West and the suffering of Palestinians. This technique prevents the reader from compartmentalizing the violence, instead placing it alongside everyday experiences. It can be seen as a way of insisting that such atrocities should not be viewed as distant or separate from ordinary life. However, the contrast can also feel jarring or forced, creating a sense that analysis of Gaza is being retrofitted into a personal narrative that is not directly relevant.

Akkad argues that journalism should “advocate against silence" (40). How does this assertion challenge traditional views of journalistic neutrality or objectivity?

Akkad’s claim...