Behind Closed Doors: A Look at the Palestinian Papers

As famous Hungarian Politician, Joseph Pulitzer, once said, "Put it before them briefly so they will read it, clearly so they will appreciate it, picturesquely so they will remember it and, above all, accurately so they will be guided by its light" (“Joseph Pulitzer Quotes”). Throughout history, journalism has embraced this principle to keep the public informed. On various occasions, journalists have shed light on government activities behind closed doors. For instance, Al-Jazeera, an Arab news channel, unveiled one of the largest document leaks in the Middle East, known as the Palestinian…