Gaza Media War

Link TV, Global Pulse | Jan. 14, 2009 (News Analysis)

(VIDEO - 5:25) Israel and Hamas are fighting on two fronts in Gaza -- a military battle, and a battle for public opinion. People around the world are being confronted with horrifying images of war, as well as all sorts of spin from various sources in the ongoing Gaza tragedy. As the combatants attempt to control the message, the media sphere is also crowded with self-promotion by secondary players. Full Story »

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 by Derek Hawkins - Jan. 21, 2009

Exactly what we've needed since war broke out in Gaza -- a thorough analysis of how news organizations around the world are covering the conflict. This examines how Israeli and Palestinian militants are attempting to influence reporting -- largely through graphic imagery and propaganda -- and takes some Western media to task for buying into the skewed messages. Outstanding piece.

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