Post by Teddy Bear on Apr 16, 2008 19:00:56 GMT
To really see the amount of bias in the following BBC article you would have to read a few versions of this story in other media sources.
Following numerous rocket attacks and another strike by Hamas on the Nahal Oz fuel terminal today, ambushing and killing 3 Israeli soldiers, Israel launched retalliatory strikes in various parts of Gaza. According to Hamas and Palestinian sources those hit were all children and civilians (surprise, surprise). Israel has confirmed various strikes it made with Palestinian gunmen being the target.
So when a Reuters cameraman was killed by an unconfirmed explosion, and so far one which Israel denies involvement in that area, despite claims by Palestinian sources that it was due to an Israeli air strike, the majority of media sources make this distinction clear.
This wouldn't be the first time that Pallywood has staged an event for the media, and knowing that Israel would be sure to launch a raid in response to their attack, would have no hesitation in sacrificing a journalist and blaming Israel to garner additional sympathy for their cause. As 'luck' would have it, another photographer (AFP) was nearby to capture the scene with the requisite children nearby to highlight the 'poor Palestinian' plight.
Bear in mind that the Nahal Oz fuel depot has been closed since the attack by Hamas last week in which 2 fuel workers were killed, and only opened today to send fuel to Gaza to avoid a humanitarian crisis. Seems strange to imagine that these concerned terrorists for the suffering of their people would twice hit the source to alleviate a good part of the cause for it, which is why it's so clear of the media strategy behind this 'illogical' action.
AFP make all the above facts fairly clear in their article, but what do the BBC have to educate the masses with?
No mention of the fact that Nahal Oz is the fuel depot that supplies Gaza, and had only opened today to supply them, though there are quite a few mentions of the UN stating that amounts are insufficient for the full need of the Palestinians. They do however refer to Nahal Oz as a 'crossing' so no context of the especially galling nature for Israel of this incident event can be realised from the article.
Near the headline of the article 'Israel Strikes after Hamas Raid' there is this emotive picture
with the caption "Several people were also wounded in the blast which killed a Reuters man" Seems like the BBC have already drawn and made the conclusions that their audience should come to, regardless of facts.
Here's the full insidious article:
Following numerous rocket attacks and another strike by Hamas on the Nahal Oz fuel terminal today, ambushing and killing 3 Israeli soldiers, Israel launched retalliatory strikes in various parts of Gaza. According to Hamas and Palestinian sources those hit were all children and civilians (surprise, surprise). Israel has confirmed various strikes it made with Palestinian gunmen being the target.
So when a Reuters cameraman was killed by an unconfirmed explosion, and so far one which Israel denies involvement in that area, despite claims by Palestinian sources that it was due to an Israeli air strike, the majority of media sources make this distinction clear.
This wouldn't be the first time that Pallywood has staged an event for the media, and knowing that Israel would be sure to launch a raid in response to their attack, would have no hesitation in sacrificing a journalist and blaming Israel to garner additional sympathy for their cause. As 'luck' would have it, another photographer (AFP) was nearby to capture the scene with the requisite children nearby to highlight the 'poor Palestinian' plight.
Bear in mind that the Nahal Oz fuel depot has been closed since the attack by Hamas last week in which 2 fuel workers were killed, and only opened today to send fuel to Gaza to avoid a humanitarian crisis. Seems strange to imagine that these concerned terrorists for the suffering of their people would twice hit the source to alleviate a good part of the cause for it, which is why it's so clear of the media strategy behind this 'illogical' action.
AFP make all the above facts fairly clear in their article, but what do the BBC have to educate the masses with?
No mention of the fact that Nahal Oz is the fuel depot that supplies Gaza, and had only opened today to supply them, though there are quite a few mentions of the UN stating that amounts are insufficient for the full need of the Palestinians. They do however refer to Nahal Oz as a 'crossing' so no context of the especially galling nature for Israel of this incident event can be realised from the article.
Near the headline of the article 'Israel Strikes after Hamas Raid' there is this emotive picture
with the caption "Several people were also wounded in the blast which killed a Reuters man" Seems like the BBC have already drawn and made the conclusions that their audience should come to, regardless of facts.Here's the full insidious article:
Israel strikes after Hamas raid
Several people were also wounded in the blast which killed a Reuters man
An Israeli air strike on the Gaza Strip has reportedly killed 11 Palestinians after a Hamas attack which left three soldiers dead.
Two children are among those killed by the strike near Bureij refugee camp, doctors say, and a separate blast killed a Reuters cameraman.
Confirming the Bureij strike, Israel said it had targeted gunmen.
In all, 22 people were killed on one of the bloodiest days since Israel's Gaza incursions in February-March.
At least 100 people were killed during those operations which Israel launched after mounting Palestinian rocket attacks on its territory.
Bystanders
Medics told the BBC that five people were also injured by the Israeli air strike near Bureij.
Most of those killed were civilians, Hamas and medical officials said.
According to Hamas, Israeli helicopters launched four missiles.
Reuters cameraman Fadel Shana, 23, was killed along with two bystanders by an explosion as he got out of a vehicle in central Gaza, the agency said.
Local residents said an Israeli air strike had caused the blast but Israel's military said it had no knowledge of any strikes on vehicles in the area.
Four Hamas militants were also killed by Israeli troops east of Gaza City early on Wednesday.
An air strike on a car also killed one Palestinian near Beit Lahyia, in the north of the strip.
Hamas ambush
Earlier on Wednesday, three Israeli soldiers were killed and three wounded when Hamas gunmen approached the security fence near the Nahal Oz crossing, the army said.
The soldiers were killed as they pursued two Hamas fighters who had planted a bomb. They were ambushed by a second Hamas group lying in wait, the military said.
Israel's military losses were its biggest single toll in the area since 2006
It is hard to say whether the recent spike in Israeli military casualties is down to improved tactics by Hamas or simply the result of increased Israeli activity in Gaza and therefore increased exposure, the BBC's Rob Watson says.
A recent Israeli study by a research group with close ties to Israel's defence establishment said Hamas was currently engaged in the broadest and most significant military build-up in its history.
Though some generals argue a major Israeli incursion will eventually be needed to prevent Hamas growing even stronger militarily, they also fear the possible consequences of a lengthy campaign in the crowded cities and refugee camps of Gaza, our defence and security correspondent says.
Several people were also wounded in the blast which killed a Reuters man
An Israeli air strike on the Gaza Strip has reportedly killed 11 Palestinians after a Hamas attack which left three soldiers dead.
Two children are among those killed by the strike near Bureij refugee camp, doctors say, and a separate blast killed a Reuters cameraman.
Confirming the Bureij strike, Israel said it had targeted gunmen.
In all, 22 people were killed on one of the bloodiest days since Israel's Gaza incursions in February-March.
At least 100 people were killed during those operations which Israel launched after mounting Palestinian rocket attacks on its territory.
Bystanders
Medics told the BBC that five people were also injured by the Israeli air strike near Bureij.
DAY OF BLOODSHED IN GAZA
Children among 11 Palestinians killed by Israeli air strike near Bureij
Three Israeli soldiers killed near Nahal Oz
Four Hamas militants killed by Israeli troops east of Gaza City
Reuters cameraman and two bystanders killed by blast
One man killed on air strike on car near Beit Lahyia
Most of those killed were civilians, Hamas and medical officials said.
According to Hamas, Israeli helicopters launched four missiles.
Reuters cameraman Fadel Shana, 23, was killed along with two bystanders by an explosion as he got out of a vehicle in central Gaza, the agency said.
Local residents said an Israeli air strike had caused the blast but Israel's military said it had no knowledge of any strikes on vehicles in the area.
Four Hamas militants were also killed by Israeli troops east of Gaza City early on Wednesday.
An air strike on a car also killed one Palestinian near Beit Lahyia, in the north of the strip.
Hamas ambush
Earlier on Wednesday, three Israeli soldiers were killed and three wounded when Hamas gunmen approached the security fence near the Nahal Oz crossing, the army said.
The soldiers were killed as they pursued two Hamas fighters who had planted a bomb. They were ambushed by a second Hamas group lying in wait, the military said.
Israel's military losses were its biggest single toll in the area since 2006
It is hard to say whether the recent spike in Israeli military casualties is down to improved tactics by Hamas or simply the result of increased Israeli activity in Gaza and therefore increased exposure, the BBC's Rob Watson says.
A recent Israeli study by a research group with close ties to Israel's defence establishment said Hamas was currently engaged in the broadest and most significant military build-up in its history.
Though some generals argue a major Israeli incursion will eventually be needed to prevent Hamas growing even stronger militarily, they also fear the possible consequences of a lengthy campaign in the crowded cities and refugee camps of Gaza, our defence and security correspondent says.