Gaza Media War

(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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Stephen Selman
4.4
by Stephen Selman - Jan. 21, 2009

Good analysis of diverse news sources is incredibly important today. The article importantly points out that this is every bit as much a war of press coverage as it is a war of physical aggression.

We must do our best to pay attention to coverage from all over the world when any conflict breaks out. Taking advantage of our access to information from all sides is the only chance we have to make decisions not solely based on propaganda or political needs.

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