Post by Teddy Bear on Feb 18, 2013 19:48:01 GMT
Predictably, the BBC only see Israel as the cause of any problems for Palestinians. Never self created or due to any other nation or force, like terror sponsors Iran.
To see the BBC agenda at work consider first this piece of news:
So this time it's Egypt that is causing misery for the Palestinians, (and justly so), and Israel that is the 'good guy'. Which is why the BBC will never cover this story, as the Commentator also notes.
To see the BBC agenda at work consider first this piece of news:
Egyptian crackdown on Gaza tunnels creates economic nightmare for Palestinians
Egypt's latest crackdown on the tunnels into Gaza is creating a new nightmare for Palestinian businessmen, states a new report
by The Commentator on 18 February 2013 12:41
This morning, it has been reported that Egypt's latest action in closing off the tunnels into Gaza is harming local business.
Reuters reports that the network of tunnels has been a vital lifeline for Gaza, bringing in an estimated 30 percent of all goods that reach the enclave and circumventing a blockade imposed by Israel and Egypt for more than seven years.
Meanwhile, eye-witness reports have told The Commentator that this morning at Israel's Erez crossing, hundreds of Palestinian businessmen flooded in to do business in the Jewish state. Last week, over 2500 Gazans passed through the Erez crossing into Israel.
One Palestinian businessman, Abu Bilal, said he has moved cement and gravel through the tunnels for the past four years. He commented that Egypt has flooded dozens of them in the past two weeks and that every time workers pumped water out, Egyptian security forces reopened the taps.
Earning 50 shekels ($14) a day, Abu Bilal said because of flooding he has worked only two days over the past two weeks.
"We have a double fear: we are afraid of dying in a sudden flood and we are afraid of starving if we lose our jobs because of the Egyptian crackdown," he said.
Egypt's latest crackdown on the tunnels into Gaza is creating a new nightmare for Palestinian businessmen, states a new report
by The Commentator on 18 February 2013 12:41
This morning, it has been reported that Egypt's latest action in closing off the tunnels into Gaza is harming local business.
Reuters reports that the network of tunnels has been a vital lifeline for Gaza, bringing in an estimated 30 percent of all goods that reach the enclave and circumventing a blockade imposed by Israel and Egypt for more than seven years.
Meanwhile, eye-witness reports have told The Commentator that this morning at Israel's Erez crossing, hundreds of Palestinian businessmen flooded in to do business in the Jewish state. Last week, over 2500 Gazans passed through the Erez crossing into Israel.
One Palestinian businessman, Abu Bilal, said he has moved cement and gravel through the tunnels for the past four years. He commented that Egypt has flooded dozens of them in the past two weeks and that every time workers pumped water out, Egyptian security forces reopened the taps.
Earning 50 shekels ($14) a day, Abu Bilal said because of flooding he has worked only two days over the past two weeks.
"We have a double fear: we are afraid of dying in a sudden flood and we are afraid of starving if we lose our jobs because of the Egyptian crackdown," he said.
So this time it's Egypt that is causing misery for the Palestinians, (and justly so), and Israel that is the 'good guy'. Which is why the BBC will never cover this story, as the Commentator also notes.
Guardian and BBC ignore Egyptian crackdown on Gaza trade
The BBC and the Guardian are quick to report anti-Israel stories. But where's the beef on Egypt and Gaza?
by Media Hawk on 18 February 2013 12:32
Traditionally, when a 'Gaza in strife' news story comes down the wires, you can bet your bottom dollar that the BBC and the Guardian will be first to plonk the copy on their respective websites - of course leaving the fact checking and further analysis forlater never.
Today marks a change. For once, the Beeb and the Grauniad have both chosen to instead run with two headline stories that don't involve Gaza. Perhaps because the latest story about the crackdown on Gaza's trade is due to Egypt and not Israel.
In fact, both the BBC and the Guardian are leading with stories that reflect Israel in a negative light today, with absolutely no word (as of midday) on Gaza's latest problems.
The Guardian leads with an Instagram photo (big news) while the Beeb draws its readers' attention to the trial of Avigdor Lieberman, eschewing the fact that in most of Israel's neighbouring countries, no such trial would have even occurred.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Images here and here have just been sent through to The Commentator, live from the Erez crossing from Gaza into Israel, showing just a few, out of the thousands of Palestinians that cross into Israel on a weekly basis, who do business in the Jewish State.
The BBC and the Guardian are quick to report anti-Israel stories. But where's the beef on Egypt and Gaza?
by Media Hawk on 18 February 2013 12:32
Traditionally, when a 'Gaza in strife' news story comes down the wires, you can bet your bottom dollar that the BBC and the Guardian will be first to plonk the copy on their respective websites - of course leaving the fact checking and further analysis for
Today marks a change. For once, the Beeb and the Grauniad have both chosen to instead run with two headline stories that don't involve Gaza. Perhaps because the latest story about the crackdown on Gaza's trade is due to Egypt and not Israel.
In fact, both the BBC and the Guardian are leading with stories that reflect Israel in a negative light today, with absolutely no word (as of midday) on Gaza's latest problems.
The Guardian leads with an Instagram photo (big news) while the Beeb draws its readers' attention to the trial of Avigdor Lieberman, eschewing the fact that in most of Israel's neighbouring countries, no such trial would have even occurred.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Images here and here have just been sent through to The Commentator, live from the Erez crossing from Gaza into Israel, showing just a few, out of the thousands of Palestinians that cross into Israel on a weekly basis, who do business in the Jewish State.