As Israel escalates its genocidal assault on Palestinians, most media outlets are rolling back their coverage.

 

Stan Van Houcke -  As Israel escalates its genocidal assault on Palestinians, most media outlets are rolling back their coverage. Drop Site is doing the opposite—we're expanding ours, bringing you reporting from journalists on the ground with a level of nuance you won't find anywhere else. Israel has weaponized humanitarian aid itself, turning food delivery into "death traps" through the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation—a cutout with ties to Israeli and U.S. intelligence that just appointed a pro-Israel evangelical leader as their new chief, someone who has dismissed reports of mass killings near aid sites as "fictional massacres." While the Washington Post and other corporate media outlets rush to issue corrections based on Israeli denials, we stand by rigorous journalism that doesn't bend to pressure from those committing war crimes. We answer only to you—not to advertisers or corporate pressure. But we can only sustain the kind of in-depth, dangerous reporting that's breaking news and influencing policy at the highest levels with your direct financial support. Your tax-deductible donation is what keeps us going. Can you make a tax-deductible donation today to support our investigations into Israel’s war crimes?   Our Impact Speaks for Itself As "ceasefire" negotiations continue, we are consistently breaking the news before mainstream outlets. Just last week, we had an exclusive report of a new proposal for a Gaza ceasefire that included a 60-day initial truce, a "redeployment" of some Israeli occupation forces, and an exchange of captives, including ten living Israelis held in Gaza. It also required the "immediate" delivery of humanitarian aid, including by the United Nations and the Red Crescent. Drop Site published a copy of the document, labeled a "term sheet" by Steve Witkoff. People in power are reading Drop Site to stay informed. We broke the story that Steve Witkoff promised Hamas the U.S. would compel Israel to lift its siege two days after it freed Edan Alexander—a promise the U.S. has still not kept. Days later, the mainstream outlets finally caught up to our original reporting. Last month, President Trump announced a halt to U.S. bombing of Yemen, citing a Houthi offer that Drop Site first reported. Multiple sources inside the administration tell us our reporting circulates throughout the White House. Drop Site’s reporting is having a serious impact. Can you support our ongoing investigations with a tax-deductible donation today? As we speak, critical events are unfolding that demand Drop Site's coverage: The Gaza Health Ministry recently released comprehensive figures: 16,503 children confirmed killed by Israeli forces. These are only the confirmed deaths—as the world views images of Israel actively burning children alive while the U.S. remains complicit. Khan Younis is now under new evacuation orders and the focus of Israel’s ground operations and multiple airstrikes, including one that killed 18 people in a school sheltering displaced families Since the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’s (GHF) launch, more than 100 Palestinians have been killed at or near its distribution sites. Israeli forces opened fire near an aid distribution site in Rafah last Tuesday, killing at least 27 and injuring 90 more. Gaza's Media Office called these incidents "full-fledged war crimes." Israeli forces recently attempted to assassinate journalist Osama Al-Arabid. He survived, but the strike killed 9 members of his family. The targeted assault on Palestinian journalists continues. Why We Need Your Support Now We refuse to be silenced. While other outlets pull back from reporting on Israel's genocidal campaign, we're expanding our investigations. We will never compromise our journalism to appease governments, corporations, or wealthy donors. This work comes at a cost. We face constant attacks from Israeli officials and coordinated efforts to silence our reporting. We've been placed on spam lists, banned by foreign governments, and subjected to campaigns designed to discredit and endanger our journalists. We're asking directly and plainly: If you value our unwavering commitment to exposing the truth—especially about Israel's genocidal war against the Palestinians and the suppression of dissent at home—please support it financially today. Your tax-deductible donation is not just an investment in journalism; it's a stand against those who would prefer certain truths remain hidden. DON'T LET THEM WIN - DONATE TODAY Every day, our reporters on the ground in Gaza, the occupied West Bank, Lebanon, and Syria risk their lives to bring you stories you won't see anywhere else. This work is expensive, dangerous, and more necessary than ever. We keep our journalism free for everyone—no paywall, no corporate backing—which means we depend entirely on donations from readers like you. By making a donation today, you'll: Provide crucial support for our ongoing investigations Help us invest in long-term projects Support journalists risking their lives on the ground Ensure we can continue expanding our coverage while others retreat We're at a crossroads. Without more financial support, we face difficult decisions about our capacity to continue this high-risk work. The forces trying to silence reporting on Gaza are counting on our financial model to fail.