Conflict and War

Turkey — and AFP — Rally Allies Over Gaza

Has the Turkish campaign to recruit the hearts and minds of Muslim allies worked its charm on AFP? The news agency's grossly tendentious depiction of threats to the Gaza ceasefire -- "Israeli strikes and claims of Palestinian attacks" -- suggests that the answer is yes.

New Editor, Same Old Bias at Rolling Stone

The music magazine failed to report on Creative Community for Peace's stance against boycotting Israel, but covered actions of actors who want to boycott the Israeli film industry as well as musicians who block streaming in Israel, creating a false impression of consensus in the entertainment industry.

Hamas Attacks and Kills, AP Headline Blames Israel For Testing Ceasefire

In some journalists' looking-glass view, when Palestinians attack Israelis, the ceasefire is not tested and tensions are not roiled. But when Israel dares to respond to the Palestinian attack? It is only at that point, according to this warped depiction, that the tense quiet is shaken and all is no longer well.

First Terrorists, Then Journalists, Cover Up Brutal Murders of Bibas Children

Nearly two years ago, Palestinian terrorists committed gruesome atrocities to cover up the fact that they murdered the Bibas children with their bare hands. This week, deploying a journalistic sleight of hand, The New York Times and Wall Street Journal likewise cover up the barbaric murders of Ariel and Kfir.

BBC News delivers the goods in narrative promoting flotilla coverage

Throughout a month of extensive coverage of the latest flotilla stunt, the BBC failed to inform audiences about its organizers, motives, or legality—choosing instead to amplify absurd claims and promote the ‘famine’ and ‘genocide’ narratives it embraced long ago.