Gaza Under the Magnifying Glass: Media Manipulation and Judgment Warning for Nations that Oppose Israel

Cayey, Puerto Rico – August 17, 2025

In a recent speech, Dr. José Benjamín Pérez Matos offered a critical and spiritual perspective on the conflict at the Gaza Strip, harshly questioning the role of the international press and reaffirming Israel’s right to self-defense following the escalation of attacks beginning on October 7, 2023.

His presentation introduces two central topics: on the one hand, a denunciation of distorted media coverage; on the other, a warning about the consequences that nations taking a stance against Israel would face.

Criticism of International Media Coverage

Dr. José Benjamín Pérez Matos strongly criticized the role of certain media outlets in shaping global perceptions of the conflict, arguing that much of the information disseminated is the result of deliberate manipulation that distorts people’s understanding of the facts.

In that regard, he affirmed: “And even though television and all the media outlets show only the negative side… and sometimes they stage scenes and things, or put on a show; with what’s happening there in Gaza, they stage… It’s all a setup”; thus showing that the members of Hamas themselves are behind the media coverage.

Furthermore, the active role of that organization is exposed when spreading this type of content, whose complicity with press sectors does not accurately reflect the situation on land, and instead alludes to the goal of influencing international public opinion.

An Alternate Narrative on the Situation in Gaza

In accordance with what he considers a biased view, Dr. José Benjamín Pérez Matos proposed that the reality in Gaza presents elements that are not usually brought to light.

Such is the case he mentions: “They take food to the food corridors… Then inside, Hamas steals it. So, you see all of that, but the yellow press (and all of them) only seek to condemn Israel,” reaffirming an interpretation that reverses the reality on land to shift the focus of international coverage.

On the contrary, these actions, from the Israeli side, place it not only as a military actor, but also as a provider of assistance in a complex survival context.

Legitimate Self-defense and the Origin of the Conflict

Dr. José Benjamín Pérez Matos also emphasized the origin of the current escalation, referring to the attacks of October 7, 2023 as a turning point.

In this regard, he posed the following question: “What if they did that to you? Would you just stand by and do nothing? Well, they brought it on themselves! Israel is defending itself! In any war, there are always casualties, it happens,” reaffirming his position that Israel’s response falls within the legitimate right to self-defense.

Additionally, he noted that there are internal civilian protests within Gaza that not only question Hamas, but also demand that they surrender; events that, he says, do not receive sufficient media coverage.

A Warning to the International Community

The message concluded with a warning directed at nations that have shifted their stance toward Israel: “Anyone who rises up against Israel, will receive well-deserved divine judgment”; a statement that reinforces a statement that binds political decisions with far-reaching consequences.

He also urged: “It is good for everyone to stand with Israel and not turn their backs on them at a time when they need that support. We have seen countries that used to be in favor of Israel and are now against it”; and, consequently, he added: “That will not bode well for those countries,” pointing to a trend that, in his judgment, could affect the global balance.

An Evolving Approach

With this new statement, Dr. José Benjamín Pérez Matos continues to develop a narrative that articulates conflict analysis, media criticism, and international advocacy in defense of the State of Israel.

In a context where the war in Gaza remains one of the main focal points of global attention, his message aims to influence both the interpretation of events as well as the foreign policy decisions of the States.