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Media Commentary Muted as Israel Invades

Author Asif

Jan6

Israel launched its much-anticipated invasion of Gaza on Saturday. For over a week, U.S. media had provided largely one-sided coverage of the conflict, with little editorializing or commentary arguing against broader Israeli actions.
 
Most notably, after more than eight days of Israeli bombing and Hamas rocket launching in Gaza, The New York Times had produced exactly one editorial, not a single commentary by any of its columnists, and only two op-eds (one already published elsewhere). The editorial, several days ago, did argue against the wisdom of a ground invasion - - but even though that invasion had become ever more likely all week the paper did not return to this subject.

 

No End in Sight in Gaza Battle

Author Asif

Dec30

With no end in sight, Isreal continues it war against Hamas. So far, more than 350 Palestinians — about 60 of them civilians — have been killed, according to the United Nations. Four Israelis — three civilians and a soldier — have died. I pray that God brings justice to this oppression, may he relieve all those who have suffered in this world and in the hereafter. Amen. May he bring swift justice to those to oppress and violate human sanctity.  If you remove basic needs of people such as water, food, fuel and power, access to hospitals and schools etc, how would you think they would react? Fear is born out of darkness and oppression breeds hate.  If only Americans knew what Isreal is really doing:
 
"Its clear you people are inflicting Nuremburg crimes against the Palestinians."