March 18, 2002

Questions About Hass’s Accuracy Overlooked

In her March 15 feature on Israeli journalist Amira Hass, Marjorie Miller does a good job defining the controversy surrounding Hass's point of view and ideology ("Voice for Israel's Enemy"). However, Miller unfortunately neglects to mention lingering questions about Hass's accuracy.

March 8, 2002

AP “Israeli spying” Story an “Urban Myth” According to Justice Department

The Associated Press in March recycled a hoax story (U.S. Deports Israelis Amid Warnings of Espionage Activities) charging that a massive Israeli spy ring has been operating in America, and that "authorities have arrested and deported dozens of young Israelis since early last year who represented themselves as art students in efforts to gain access to sensitive federal office buildings ..."
February 26, 2002

My Terrorist (2002)

Produced and Directed by Yulie Cohen Gerstel English, Hebrew with English subtitles, Color 58 minutes
"My Terrorist" chronicles the personal journey of the filmmaker from victim of a terrorist attack to advocate for the jailed perpetrator. Gerstel's campaign to free Mihyi serves as the vehicle for her to promote the political agenda she shares with her mentor, Ha'aretz columnist Gideon Levy who also appears in the film. They believe that Palestinians should not be blamed for any action, no matter how heinous.
February 18, 2002

Los Angeles Times Publishes Conspiracy Theory

On Sunday, Feb. 17, the Los Angeles Times ran an oped by UCLA professor emerita of history Nikki Keddie entitled "Why Reward Iran's Zealots? Reformers have no choice but to join the anti-American chorus." Aside from downplaying the threat which Iran poses for the U.S. and Israel, in the third paragraph, Keddie completely dismisses Iran's role in providing the Palestinians with illegal arms by way of the Karine-A ship.

February 4, 2002

Commend 48 Hours For Informative Show

On Wednesday, January 30, CBS's “48 Hours” news program featured terrorism expert Steve Emerson and the work he is doing to expose supporters of terrorism here in America.