As the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah escalates, it’s important that tax-payer funded NPR be clear in every report not only about who the aggressor is, but also who exactly Hezbollah is.
Truckers are accustomed to very long journeys, but what about a line of 30,000 vehicles waiting for months on end to pass inspections and cross a border? If that sounds like beyond the realm of reason, it's because it is. Introducing Jane Arraf's tall tale of the wide loads.
In an article that is part of NPR's "Middle East crisis — explained" special series, Jane Arraf cites non-existing "Israeli attacks on the Al-Aqsa mosque" as fueling Iraqi militia violence targeting U.S. troops.