US media favors Israel during war in Lebanon

WASHINGTON. July 19, 2006. KAZINFORM - As the escalating conflict entered its seventh day in the Middle East, what coverage should one expect from the US media? To summarize, the United States and its western allies have refused to intervene to halt spiralling violence in the Middle East despite a civilian death toll that has soared to 227. Israeli air attacks killed at least 120 people across Lebanon yesterday and the day before, including about 50 civilians and 20 members of the Lebanese Army. ...

The dead included 10 members of one family, including several children, who were killed when Israeli aircraft shelled their car as it crossed a bridge in an attempt to escape south Lebanon. Another family was wiped out when Israeli aircraft bombed their house. ...

So how is the American media reacting to these dreadful facts? A quick local search of the headlines reveals a telltale summary: “A War With Extremists — This Middle East conflict should end with the defeat of its instigators” — on yesterday’s lead editorial in the Washington Post. /In this article please read more on the media reactions. It's mind boggling! TJ/

An American reporter once reminded me that "we cannot blame the American people for their limited, one-sided understanding of what is happening in the Middle East. It is the American media that must be chastised for its disproportionateness." ...
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