The killing of Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh by Israeli forces has rightfully prompted outrage from those exhausted by the continued abuses undertaken by an occupying state. Once again, it also has exposed much of the mainstream media’s deference to Israel’s tactics of deception and the indulgence of Israeli propaganda under the guise of professional journalism. The killing of Abu Akleh prompted a flood of disinformation and propaganda from the Israeli state, which has sought to undermine and steer criticism of Israel by casting doubt on who was responsible for her death. “…