Copyright, Truthout.org. Reprinted with permission. Savaged Again, Understanding the BBC's Role Monday, 26 November 2012 09:20 By John Pilger, Truthout | Op-Ed In the Middle East, the Israeli state has successfully intimidated the BBC into presenting the theft of Palestinian land and the caging, torturing and killing of its people as an intractable "conflict" between … [Read more...] about Savaged Again, Understanding the BBC’s Role
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Russia Today talks to Israeli PM spokesman and a contrast to CNN’s coverage
Following segment is RT talking to Israeli PM spokesman Alex Selsky as ground invasion seems imminent. In contrast, readers should head over to FAIR.org where Peter Hart criticizes how CNN covers the clash between Palestine and Israel, "Who Started Gaza Conflict? Well, the U.S. Says?" Regardless of your position over this conflict, it is clear RT sides more with Palestine … [Read more...] about Russia Today talks to Israeli PM spokesman and a contrast to CNN’s coverage
the Israel-Palestine conflict, a call for peace
I was recently exposed to some very sad images of the Israel-Palestinian conflict and thought about what I might do constructively as a blogger. So, I have decided to make a plea to the world to help the two sides end their cycle of violence. I think we are way passed the point of taking sides. And, since this is a 'China' blog, I thought: it's time to think big and how … [Read more...] about the Israel-Palestine conflict, a call for peace
(Letter) The Mystical Gaza Chinese Rocket
While it is widely reported that Hamas have fired 122mm Grad rockets into Israel, an upgrade from the Qassam, few media have gone further and stated that the new rockets were Chinese-made. Simple Google searches seem to suggest the reason very few media outlets have made the Chinese connection is because this is somewhat dubious: - According to Wikipedia the Soviet designed … [Read more...] about (Letter) The Mystical Gaza Chinese Rocket