Journalists must prove their credentials. Activists, he says, should not be described as something they are not, journalists. Israelis when hurt return to a normal life quickly, whereas Palestinians exploit their tragedies as weapons in a media battle.
The passage argues that journalists need to be verified and activists shouldn't be falsely labeled as journalists. It also highlights a contrast between the quick recovery of Israelis from injuries and the way Palestinians utilize tragedies in a media battle.