Dear CBC Ombudsman and Editor,

I am writing to express my concern about the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's recent coverage of the ongoing Israeli occupation of Palestine. As a regular viewer/listener/reader of CBC, I value the organization's commitment to fair and balanced reporting. However, I feel that recent reports have lacked essential context, particularly regarding the treatment of Palestinian prisoners by Israeli authorities.

One significant issue is the absence of information concerning the trial and incarceration conditions of Palestinian prisoners. Many of these individuals have been detained without trial or have faced trial in military courts. It is widely reported that these courts have a near 100% conviction rate and often do not provide legal representation or allow the presence of guardians, especially for minors. This aspect of the conflict is critical for a comprehensive understanding of the situation and must be included in fair and balanced reporting.

Furthermore, it is essential to convey the broader implications of these practices, which many international observers and human rights organizations describe as indicative of an apartheid system. The lack of adequate coverage on these points may lead to an incomplete or skewed understanding of the occupation among CBC's audience.

I firmly believe that the CBC has a responsibility to provide its audience with a complete picture of global events, especially those with such profound human rights implications. Including this context in reports would greatly enhance the quality and reliability of CBC's coverage of the Israeli occupation of Palestine

I kindly request that CBC reviews its coverage of this issue and considers incorporating more comprehensive information about the conditions and processes surrounding the detention of Palestinian prisoners. This would greatly contribute to a more balanced and informed understanding of the occupation among your audience.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to seeing more comprehensive and balanced coverage of international conflicts on CBC in the future.

Sincerely,