What Are Modern News and Why Did the Gaza Bubble Emerge?

The term "news" is something we’ve all known since childhood. Each person perceives it through their own set of associations. For me, as a child, news meant events happening in the world that were shown on television.

News has always existed, initially shared orally or through public statements. Over time, it evolved into a product and the field of journalism emerged. In its early days, news primarily consisted of social and political events, such as court announcements, births, or war achievements.

Modern news has changed drastically.

First, the speed of information transmission has accelerated. Previously, news could take weeks to spread, but now videos from any corner of the world can go viral within seconds.

Second, the form of news has evolved. No longer limited to dry, official statements, modern news now carries political agendas, reflecting the interests of those who control the media. This shift has made news often subjective, shaped by political or economic interests.

Third, anyone with a phone and internet access can become a news source.

These factors make news not only faster but often unreliable. Today, information can be intentionally distorted or artificially created. That’s why it’s crucial to cross-check sources to build an accurate picture.

Modern news is no longer just about journalists but also about the media moguls behind them.

This phenomenon has created the "information bubble" effect, where people only see news that fits their worldview. Now, it’s essential to not only verify facts but also analyze the connections between sources: Who owns the pages? Which accounts are interlinked? Who sets the agenda and who follows it? Often, there’s an illusion of choice in media outlets. In reality, different publications are owned by the same powerful groups, and their “experts” and “journalists” slightly tweak their rhetoric to fit the narrative that benefits the holding company.

This is how the Gaza Bubble project was born – an effort to break free from the information bubble and present the inconvenient truths that often get overlooked.

We aim to help people relearn the art of analyzing information from all perspectives, and most importantly, to read news beyond the headlines.‍