I’m telling you, someone over there is reading my blog. The updated story has fixed some of the more egregiously slanted bits. They’ve made the lede far more objective, identified the Israeli victims as civilians, and lowered the anti-Israel rhetoric a bit.
Apr 9, 3:16 PM (ET)
By DIAA HADID
Gaza Gunmen Kill 2 in Southern Israel
NAHAL OZ, Israel (AP) – Militants from the Gaza Strip slipped across the border and opened fire at a fuel depot in southern Israel on Wednesday, killing two Israeli civilians in a brazen daylight raid that threatened to set off heavy combat after a monthlong lull.The Israeli government held Gaza’s Hamas rulers responsible for the attack and sent tanks, troops and aircraft into the Palestinian territory. At least nine Palestinians died during the day, including two at the depot and seven in Gaza.
I’m going to have to start checking my logs. I’m curious to know if they really are reading me. Here’s hoping. Because all I ever ask for is fairness in their Middle East reporting. Not that they’re fair, yet. But at least they’re less obviously slanted against Israel. And this is interesting—it wasn’t included in the earlier version of this story.
Though not directly involved in the fuel depot raid, Hamas has maintained a firm grip on power since violently taking over Gaza and most likely could have prevented Wednesday’s attack. Fawzi Barhoum, a Hamas spokesman, praised the attack as “heroic and courageous.”
Hamas could have its reasons for seeking a resumption of hostilities. It has expressed impatience with Egypt’s failure to forge a cease-fire and repeatedly accuses the world of ignoring the plight of Gazans. A new round of fighting would draw attention to Gaza.
Yep. I have to check my logs.
Tikkun Olam at its best. Good on ya!
And note that the correction comes from a reporter named Hadid, but the distortions came from one named Zohar.
The idea that Hamas didn’t know is absurd. The actual attack was preceded by a mortar attacks. You can hear mortars for miles. Additionally the planning of the raid probably required logistical support that would have brought the plan to the attention of the ‘authorities.’