The Economist Equates Palestinian Demands on Israel with Protests in Arab Countries
The Economist falsely equates Palestinian grievances with Israel with the demands for more democracy by restive populations of Arab states. Economist
The Economist falsely equates Palestinian grievances with Israel with the demands for more democracy by restive populations of Arab states. CAMERA Op-Ed in Ynet Recounts Year of Errors and Distortions
In many traditions, the New Year is a time for resolving to changes bad habits. Unfortunately, as noted in CAMERA's Op-Ed, for some news organizations those habits included whitewashing terrorist groups, advocacy journalism and more. Economist Defends Jerusalem Article
The Economist responded to CAMERA's critique of its one-sided and distorted article on Jerusalem. But despite an editor’s assertion that the Economist "always strives to present a fair picture," the magazine's defense merely reinforced the article’s unfair, partisan attitude. The Economist Parrots Propaganda About Jerusalem
If the Economist's latest on Jerusalem meant to educate readers about the complexities of the city, it failed miserably. If its goal was to promote an inaccurate, unfair and one-sided account of current events, it sadly succeeded. BACKGROUNDER: The Rafah Crossing and Restrictions on Cross-Border Movement for Gaza Palestinians
Two countries border the Gaza Strip. Both strictly limit the passage of goods and people into and out of the Strip. But when describing the effect of these border restrictions, some inaccurately and unfairly attribute responsibility to only one of the countries — Israel. Economist Corrects Error on Hamas Suicide Bombing Campaign
The Economist claimed on Oct. 11 that Hamas suicide bombings were prompted by Baruch Goldstein's Hebron Mosque attack in 1994. CAMERA pointed out that Hamas had already initiated its suicide bombing campaign a year earlier.
CAMERA Op-Ed: Economist’s Bogus ‘Global Peace Index’
Sharon’s Career Mischaracterized by the Media
A review of coverage of Ariel Sharon's career in the wake of his critical health problems shows problematic trends.
Israel’s ‘Demands’
The road map is not a long or difficult document, yet some in the media have an astonishingly hard time keeping its basics straight. Key written provisos, prepared by an international "quartet" of the E.U., UN, Russia and the US, are regularly cast as irritating "demands" laid down by Israel.
Thumbs Down to The Economist
THUMBS DOWN to The Economist, for a November 1 article about settlements entitled "Swallowing All Before Them" which employs questionable pro-Palestinian sources, prejudicial terminology and misrepresentations to support the writer's position.