NRC should have provided real accountability

In an opinion piece, Sebastiaan Dekkers criticizes NRC for lacking self-reflection regarding its reporting on the Gaza genocide. A recent study revealed that Dutch media, including NRC, favored Israeli sources and downplayed violence against Palestinians. Despite acknowledging these biases, NRC's response was deemed insufficiently critical. The ombudsman's article focused more on Trouw's findings than on NRC's own practices, missing an opportunity for self-critique. Dekkers argues that the language used in NRC's reporting often reflects a biased perspective, failing to adequately represent Palestinian viewpoints. He calls for a more rigorous examination of the newspaper's coverage and a commitment to critical journalism.