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The MidEast PR Machine: From Assad to the Palestinians

Assad believes the Western media can be manipulated to serve the Syrian regime.

February 9, 2012 12:50 By : 14 Comments

Dutch Media & Israel: No Honest Reporting

Just how bad is Dutch media reporting on Israel?

December 8, 2011 10:25 By : 30 Comments

Media Psychology 101 – Framing Israel: Is Fair Coverage Possible?

Looking into the minds of the media.

November 30, 2011 12:48 By : 30 Comments

HR Comment: Turkey Tantrum Burying Palmer Report

Only weeks after its release, the Palmer Report into the 2010 Gaza flotilla incident, the media have consigned it to the dustbin of history.

September 14, 2011 10:06 By : 32 Comments

The Independent Admits Robert Fisk Story Was False

A Saudi prince wins damages against notoriously anti-Israel journalist Robert Fisk and The Independent for publishing a fraudulent story.

August 4, 2011 10:51 By : 53 Comments

Hi Ho Hari: Plagiarizing Columnist Suspended

Anti-Israel columnist Johann Hari is suspended from The Independent pending an inquiry into allegations of plagiarism.

July 13, 2011 13:43 By : 56 Comments

British Newspaper Scandal: Media Not Beyond Reproach

What can we learn from the UK’s “Hacking Scandal” and what it means for media ethics?

July 12, 2011 15:11 By : 6 Comments

HR Comment: Media Crossing the Line

Journalists on board Gaza-bound flotilla will be active participants in an illegal act says HR Managing Editor Simon Plosker in an opinion piece for YNet News.

June 23, 2011 11:04 By : 24 Comments

Reports of Israeli PR Victory Greatly Exaggerated

A commentary piece by an academic published in the Guardian contends that Israel has effectively managed to “spin” its messaging to subvert the media’s coverage of the conflict in Israel’s favor.

May 31, 2011 19:06 By : 28 Comments