Epiphany at The Independent? Shock as Palestinians Described as Terrorists

Has there been an epiphany at The Independent? Or has someone in the editorial department gone rogue?

How to explain a story with this headline?

And it’s not only the headline that references terrorists. We’ve taken screenshots just in case The Independent reverts to type and amends the article.

Referring to terrorists as “militants,” “activists,” or “fighters” downplays or even excuses Palestinian violence against Israelis. We commend The Independent for getting it right and calling terror by its name. Does this mark a change in behavior or style guide?

We aren’t going to hold our breath.

Simon Plosker

With over two decades of experience in various non-governmental organizations in the UK and Israel, Simon Plosker returned to HonestReporting in October 2022 as Editorial Director having previously been part of the organization’s management team from 2005 to 2020.

Prior to his first spell at HonestReporting, Simon worked in Israel for NGO Monitor, BICOM, and served for a short period in the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit. He was Managing Editor of the Geneva-based NGO United Nations Watch for two years before moving back to the frontline defending Israel from media bias.

Simon has a BSoc.Sc in International Studies and Political Science from the University of Birmingham and an MSc in History of International Relations from the London School of Economics. He immigrated to Israel in 2001 from London.

Epiphany at The Independent? Shock as Palestinians Described as Terrorists

Simon Plosker

Discover More

HR on X: Our Top X Posts for September 2026

When a Bottle of Wine Becomes a Crime

The UN Walkout Was Real. So Was the Photo Op

Get clear, reliable Israel news and tools to fight media bias.