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Ha’aretz Corrects Article Wrongly Blaming Israel for Boy’s Death

Following communication from Presspectiva, CAMERA’s Hebrew branch, Ha’aretz has corrected a column by Anshel Pfeffer which had wrongly blamed Israel for the death of four-year-old Gazan Mahmoud Sadallah.

Israeli Air Defense: A Short History

Shortly after Israel’s birth in 1948, the Israel Defense Forces was established — and along with it, anti-aircraft batteries. Related posts: The Israeli Navy: Highlights from History IDF’s First-Ever Cyber Defenders Make History Introducing: New Aerial Defense Center

Ha’aretz Lost in Translation: Whitewashing a Stabbing

Ha’aretz‘s translators again downplay Palestinian violence, this time transforming the stabbing of Yael Shalom into an “assault,” her 20-something-year-old Palestinian assailant into an “Arab teen,” and one of his weapons, a crowbar, into a “stick.”

Hamas’ Smuggling Tunnels and What National Geographic Does Not Want You to Know

Following Hamas’ use of long-range missiles to target Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, National Geographic editors chose to run a partisan article glorifying Palestinian smugglers while ignoring their malignant role in Iran/Hamas’ war against Israel.

Salama, Shalamah, Shamalah, Shamallakh… and Why David Carr is Wrong Regardless

The many criticisms of a recent New York Times article by David Carr might feel like a confusing blur of names. But regardless of whose name is spelled how, the reporter did a dramatic disservice to readers by ignoring facts and context in his indictment of Israel.

Jon Lovitz Understands What Some Christian Peacemakers Do Not

Comedian Jon Lovitz demonstrated a greater capacity for moral discernment and reasoning than some Christian peacemakers during the Pillar of Defense Operation.

Backgrounder: The Palestinian "Non-Member State" Drive at the UN

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas plans to gravely violate the Oslo Accords and move towards statehood by getting the United Nations to upgrade the PA’s status to “non-member state.”

CAMERA Prompts LA Times Correction: ‘Palestinian Journalist’ Was Islamic Jihad

Following communication from CAMERA staff, the Los Angeles Times has clarified an article which wrongly identified Ramez Harb, an Islamic Jihad leader killed last week in an Israeli air strike, as a “Palestinian journalist.”

Operation Pillar of Defense: Summary of Events

On November 14, the IDF launched Operation Pillar of Defense, meant to cripple terror groups in Gaza and protect Israelis. Here’s a summary of events. Related posts: Pillar of Defense: Summary of Overnight Events, Nov 17 Operation Pillar of Defense: IDF Disperses Leaflets Above Gaza Strip Operation Cast Lead: Mid-day Summary of Events

Ceasefire Agreement Comes Into Effect

A short while ago, a ceasefire agreement came into effect. Following eight days, the IDF has accomplished its objectives for Operation Pillar of Defense. Related posts: IDF Implementing Ceasefire, 18 Jan 2009, 00:56 IST Recap: Second Day of Fighting IDF Targeting 70 Underground Launching Sites in Gaza