Honest Reporting report on Media Distortion of Israel

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I received this in my email box today:

Dear Friends,

According to a recent New York Times article, Hamas has shifted from “rockets to culture war” in their goal to win popular support through “cultural initiatives and public relations.” Additionally, the Globe & Mail, Canada’s "paper of record," made similar statements recently claiming by some unknown veracity that Hamas is moving “towards moderation.”

Are these media outlets woefully naïve or willfully ignorant?

Consider the following: If Hamas did truly adopt non-violent tactics, could the Times and the Globe please explain why late last week, two Hamas terrorists were killed while handling a bomb which was being prepared for use against Israeli forces? Could they explain why Hamas is currently digging tunnels next to UN facilities under the assumption the IDF will not target them during a future conflict? Could they explain why Hamas summer campers recently re-enacted the abduction of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit and why its charter still calls for the destruction of Israel?

Terrorist tactics are manipulating the media. That's why since 2003 HonestReporting Canada has been fighting for more balanced and accurate media coverage. We need your help now more than ever to protect Israel's image from a hostile press. Click here to make your contribution to speak up for Israel.

We can’t let the media get away with this type of terrible anti-Israel bias. We must demand that the media publish stories based on facts, not Palestinian propaganda.

It's crucial that HonestReporting Canada has the resources to effectively respond, especially when such stories, at times, actually affect Israel's decision about how to safeguard its citizens.

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