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| March 11, 2014
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Capture of Iran ship’s weapons cause greater interest in Arab world than West

Netanyahu and senior military officials showcased the deadly arsenal on board seized Iranian ship, vowing to expose Iran’s true face.

By Yoav Zitun, Ron Notkin

 

While the media in the Western world showed no interest in Israel’s grand display of the weaponry sezied from the Iranian ship Klos C, and the first official American condemnation only arrived six days after the ship’s capture, it was the Arab world’s press that showed the most interest in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bid to show Iran’s real face.

Iranian produced 120mm mortars recovered by the IDF from the Klos C. Photo: Motti Kimchi

In the respected New York Times, there was no mention of the event Monday, in which Netanyahu, Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon and Navy
commander Ram Rotberg showcased the haul of advanced weapons found on the seized ship. Continue Reading »

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| March 9, 2014
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Iconic Israeli daily news Maariv unable to print Sunday edition

 

Financial & legal troubles plague Israel’s historic Hebrew newspaper, 1st published in 1948 with the establishment of the Jewish State.

By the Associated Press

 

Iconic Israeli newspaper Maariv has not printed its Sunday edition as its publisher is seeking to keep the paper from collapse.

Maariv House, in Tel Aviv - Photo courtesy Wikipedia Commons

Maariv House, in Tel Aviv – Photo courtesy Wikipedia Commons

Maariv was first published in 1948 with the establishment of Israel, and was once the country’s largest paper. But it has been the brink of closure in recent years, struggling to compete with free offerings like Israel Today, owned by casino mogul Sheldon Adelson, which has taken some of the paper’s top writers. Continue Reading »

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| January 12, 2014
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Sharon Death Headlines World Media

 

 

From The Wall Street Journal to the Russian RIA Novosti, Ariel Sharon’s death receives extensive coverage

By Ynet

 

The passing of former-Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s did not go unnoticed in the world, and the leading papers from around the globe paid their respect to the historic event.

 

The BBC website selects the news of Sharon's death as its top story, and gives live coverage of updates and reactions from around the world
The BBC website selects the news of Sharon’s death as its top story, and gives live coverage of updates and reactions from around the world

 

The Wall Street Journal, considered a fairly conservative newspaper, choose the title 'Israel mourns a warrior'
The Wall Street Journal, considered a fairly conservative newspaper, choose the title ‘Israel mourns a warrior’

 

But not all responses were positive, in its obituary of Sharon, the Palestinian news agency Ma’an said Sharon “promoted efforts to take over Arab-owned lands and give them to Jews, with the intent of preventing Arabs who had fled from returning.” Continue Reading »

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| July 25, 2013
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Hamas closes Al Arabiya & 2 other media offices in Gaza

 

Security forces even closed down the Palestinian news agency Maan, all for
“reporting false news, fabrications and lies.”

By REUTERS
 

 

Gaza’s Islamist rulers Hamas closed the offices of three media companies, including the Saudi-owned Al Arabiya television and Palestinian news agency Maan, on Thursday, employees and a Hamas spokesman said.

PALESTINIAN SECURITY forces loyal to Hamas patrol the border area between Egypt and southern Gaza.

PALESTINIAN SECURITY forces loyal to Hamas patrol the border area between Egypt and southern Gaza.- Photo: REUTERS

Al Arabiya and Maan employees said Hamas security men had arrived at their offices with an order from the attorney general to shut down immediately and a Hamas spokesman said the step was temporary, until an investigation was concluded.

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| June 29, 2013
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New Jewish Newswire Challenges JTA for Piece of Jewish Media Market

A new, more Right-leaning Jewish News Service (JNS) is trying to replace center, pro-Israel and established JTA.

By Josh Nathan-Kazis

 

A new, right-leaning Jewish newswire is seeking to displace the Jewish Telegraphic Agency as the Associated Press of the Jewish media.

Russel Pergament says his Jewish News Service is growing fast because Jewish newspapers appreciate its stridently pro-Israel tone - and its lower cost. - Photo by Courtesy of Boston Phoenix

Russel Pergament says his Jewish News Service is growing fast because Jewish newspapers appreciate its stridently pro-Israel tone – and its lower cost. – Photo by Courtesy of Boston Phoenix

 

Nearly two years after its launch, Jewish News Service is growing fast by promoting its pro-Israel perspective, offering ad-friendly special sections — and by giving it all away cheap. Continue Reading »

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| June 26, 2013
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5 Anti-Israel Defense Force Lies Which Went Viral

 

In the propaganda battle over public opinion, much has been said about the IDF & Israel. Here are 5 smear campaigns about the IDF, from the least-known to the most famous, which all turned out to be 100% fake.

By IDF News

5. IDF Soldier Stepping on Girl

 

In February, a photo showing a girl being stepped on by an IDF soldier went viral, sparking outrage online against Israel. First debunked by ElderofZiyon, the photo was in fact part of a 2009 street theater showin Bahrain.

Fake Photo of IDF Soldier Stepping on Palestinian Girl Which Circulated Online

The photo which circulated online

 

Fake Photo of IDF Soldier Stepping on Palestinian Girl

The full picture

 

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| December 18, 2012
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Haaretz News Writer ‘Wins’ the 2012 Booby Prize for ‘Dishonest Reporting’

HonestReporting, which tracks int’l media bias against Israel, awards Israel’s newspaper Haaretz writer Gideon Levy with the “Dishonest Reporting Prize” for 2012.

By Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu

 

The HonestReporting website, which tracks media bias against Israel, awards Haaretz writer Gideon Levy the “Dishonest Reporting Prize” for 2012.

The media watch site explained that although it traditionally cites international media for faulty reporting, it cited Levy as the worst offender this year because foreign media often base their reports on Haaretz, the most popular left-wing newspaper in Israel.

The newspaper  denies it is anti-religious or anti-Zionist, but only the most left-wing liberals, and non-Israelis who do not really know the country, could view it otherwise. Continue Reading »

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| May 13, 2012
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IDF: Mainstream Media Ignoring Terrorist Attacks

The IDF confirms mainstream media ignore significant terrorist attacks, nine of which were virtually unreported except by Arutz Sheva.

Mainstream media’s habit of ignoring terrorist attacks has been confirmed by the IDF, which details nine attacks, most of which were virtually unreported except by Arutz Sheva.

The cover-up is part of a general policy of local and foreign media to generate a positive image of the Palestinian Authority and a negative picture of Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu. The media agenda encourages international pressure on Israel to meet PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas’ demand that Israel stop activities in favor of a Jewish presence in Judea and Samaria and parts of Jerusalem, particularly outside of large centers of Jewish population. Continue Reading »

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