Fabio Shapiro on What Reporting Israel During War Is Really Like

In this episode, Fabio discusses how media coverage of the war is shaped by dominant narratives rather than by events on the ground. Originally from Brazil, he studied in Israel, served in the IDF’s international relations unit, and later worked as an executive producer at i24NEWS when the war began. Drawing on this experience, he explains how editorial frameworks, audience expectations, and ideological lenses influence what is reported, and what is omitted, resulting in coverage that often fails to accurately reflect Israel’s reality during the war.