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AP Beirut photo faces questions
Yaakov Lappin
Published: 08.08.06, 22:22
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31. 3,10, 17,19
Ed ,   Athens USA   (08.09.06)
32. Shame on You Israel
Stacey ,   Lancaster   (08.09.06)
Israeli people have nothing to do but use all their media, and lies in order to take advantage of the situation, lying over picture, pirating over Manar Tv and hiding truth from your own people..wake up it's the 21st century, we read other papers and we can know the truth..certainly not the truth you want....
33. # 19 - thank you
OM NOUR - Libneniyye ,   Lebanon   (08.09.06)
You are right. Lebanon is in perfect shape - the bridges are intact, and what people are seeing on TV is all one huge propaganda lie. Oh but didn't you hear the latest? Estate prices in da7ieh are rocketing because guess what? Tenants can now view the ocean? That's because there are no more buildings to obscure the view. It would be funny if it weren't so horrific. WE ARE THERE. WE HAVE DISPLACED FAMILIES. WE ARE LISTENING TO THE BOMBS RAINING ON OUR HEADS. WE ARE STUCK WITHOUT ANY GASOLINE TO MOVE BY CAR. WE ARE RUNNING OUT OF FOOD SUPPLIES AND MEDICINE. WE ARE NOT ALLOWED ACCES ANYWHERE. WE ARE WATCHING OUR CHILDREN DIE BECAUSE THEY ARE TRAPPED UNDER THE RUBBLE AND THERE ARE NO PARAMEDICS ABLE TO REACH THEM. So kindly take not only ur pix but also ur expert target-sensitive missiles - and stick them where the sun don't shine. Ynet PLEASE POST THIS
34. To 23
Omm Nour ,   Lebanese   (08.09.06)
It is horrific how you can just sit back and gloat about death and the killing of more people. It is sickening to sense the abject hatred spewed by people like you. You dont care who dies or how many people. And worst of all, it is horrendous you do not see the atrocities your government is comitting
35. #19
BS meter ,   Canada   (08.09.06)
you shove it, you fool. You / your Hezb compatriots started this. You deserve to suffer more. Nobody else deserved to suffer at all, and has had to. For what???? So Hezb could go on a little adventure? So they could strut their manly stuff for you? Maybe this way you won't let this happen again.
36. #10 The point was made in the blogs..
Pat ,   USA   (08.09.06)
Didn't you read the article, johnmoud? eh?
37. 3,10, 17, 19
Ed ,   Athens, USA   (08.09.06)
Just how do you geniuses know that the woman is standing in front of a home? It could Hizbollah headquarters for all we know. And just who is telling us that there are 1000 deaths and half the country is destroyed? Could it be Hizbollah and the same journalists who are doctoring the photos? No doubt there has been some destruction and loss of innocent life. The point of the journalists' misinformation campaign is to paint Israel as a ruthless perpetrator of mass destruction. Think again about how many of your opinions about Israel derive from photos such as these.
38. To #28
Robert Tilden ,   Sheridan, WY   (08.09.06)
If you are worried about how much damage is being done then you should not give the AP or the rest of the media a pass, where are they in Cuba's prisons? where are they in the Sudan? where are they in the Congo? if you are saying that the pictures are in proportion to the loss of life or property then are Sudanese not as worthy? In truth 900 or 1000 deaths in a month of war is very little. In a forgotten war in Chechnia this went on for months with little to no pictures. How brave of you to call to an end to 'this silly war' when it is Israel that deals with messes France leaves behind, like Osiraq which was also an 'Israeli Crime'. France just made an agreement with the US over a UN resolution but not 48 hours later already are buckling back. Perhaps the Jews control the media (show me) but the Arabs control France.
39. Check out #7 link thats whats going on...
Gilat ,   New York   (08.09.06)
40. #28
USA   (08.09.06)
I just wanted to say that the US was so great during WWII..we were so heroic! Oh and also France is really antisemetic.... And last but not least take your BS and nonsence and stick it where the sun don`t shine!
41. to #21
Ivri   (08.09.06)
They do because they simply DONT HAVE websites like these amongst their caves. Lying cowards.
42. Boycott Reuters
SR ,   NYC   (08.09.06)
and SkyNews and CNN and BBC and AP CNN = Communist (arab) News Network
43. KS YA KS in so called LEbanon
Ivri   (08.09.06)
You must be realy realy angry....we understand......you sound like a child who discovered that Santa is a hoax. We realy feel for you...and as far as shoving stuff into our orifices,,,well...see...we Do like some aspects of your culture,,,but that is one of the aspects we will leave for you to enjoy. Have fun...i am sure you will find some nice shrapnel to use for that custom of yours once you get out of your bunker...if you do. too loo.
44. exactly
meshell ,   oc, usa   (08.09.06)
those pics in qana are a good example of how the media is a campaign. First reported 56 dead, then the public gets the idea of shock! Then the report is taken back and said only 28 reported- which makes it too late to get that initial image out of the public's head. On another report, the PM of Lebanon retracts what he thought was a building that killed 50 civilians, was now reported today that he wants to retract that amount down to just 1! Hezbollah/Jihads uses tv to get kids to believe that Jews and Americans are blood-thirsty and are apes and pigs?! Why should they stop with just their countrie's kids? This just goes to show how people are easily fooled by their propaganda.
45. to 19 and 33
Jewish American ,   USA   (08.09.06)
Well if you are so damn pissed off of what (sarcastically) big bad Israel has done to you, then you should take a look at the man in the mirror. Who has let Hezzbollah use thier backyard as a launching ground for rockets? Who has allowed themselves to be brainwashed by this Islamofacist propoganda? Who allows themselves to be used as moral shields for immoral men? When you look in the mirror, you will have your answer.
46. Yet More USA lies
Pavel ,   Moscow   (08.09.06)
All these lies coming from these far right US websites on some so called doctored pictures should be challenged by respected international journalists, the facts remain that kids and other civilians have been killed in crazy Israeli strikes, as have innocent Israelis in Hezbollah rocket strikes but no one suggests these pictures are doctored?
47. sad
honestone ,   israel   (08.09.06)
Screw the hezbollah, bunch of liers and terrorists. But those poor kids... :(
48. CONSIDER THIS
Lim Tay Soon ,   Ft Dickson, Malaysia   (08.09.06)
If the IDF and MOSSAD are proudly hacking into Al Manar's TV station on a daily basis, why would it not join the fray of doctoring Lebanese photos if only to make the other said look even worse. Think about it.
49. to #46
Ken ,   Japan   (08.09.06)
Pavel, amazing you can say this given the atrocities that are committed by your "brave" soldiers in Chechnya. Any innocent kids dying there?
50. pavel,moscow
Leigh Pierce ,   Pery USA   (08.09.06)
get over it we won the cold war may God Bless You and Yours be free and thank God for your Blessings
51. #19
James ,   New Zealand   (08.09.06)
If we catch you'll get a rocket up your heathen arse you won't have an arse to put any pics hahahahah
52. To #24.....Arabs....Liars? I'm shocked
John ,   Houston, Texas   (08.09.06)
I thought arabs and muslims only told the truth...you've turned my entire world upside down.....lol...NOT! Even in the childrens books they know the truth.....remember Ali Babba and the 40 thieves? Just a whimsical crossection of Arab culture....
53. Bias
Dave ,   Madison, USA   (08.09.06)
Bias towards Isreal could not be more obvious
54. RIdiculous!
Sonja ,   USA   (08.09.06)
AP and Reuters both should be ashamed of themselves and the media too. It sure does appear that media, worldwide is trying to portray an image that is false. Might I suggest foxnews to get your news in the U.S. They do very well at providing both sides of the story. I am quite shocked because in America everyone I speak to gives overwhelming support for Israel. Even some of them that used to support the "Palestinian Cause" have done a turn around due to the recent events regarding Israel and now realize that Palestinians don't want just their own area, but want the Israelis to leave the whole region... and well, that is pushing a bit far isn't it?
55. i guess wew dropped footballs
george ,   tel aviv   (08.09.06)
i guess we dropped footballs not bombs there is no destruction done by idf what a shame to israel already killed 800 civillans how much more blood we want i guess olmert has no family if his house goes like this then we will say photos distorted
56. #47 - But will Muslims be sad about Israeli children?
Lee ,   Texas   (08.09.06)
Hardly - they rejoice in their deaths, too.
57. You just figured out the press lies?
jim ,   NYC/USA   (08.09.06)
I know a lot of you have good hearts, but I have to tell you, most of you bought hook line and sinker the whole Iraq is a disaster debacle the press presented, using this same technique..and now you aare surprised?!? Wake up...the press has had an anti-war pro-terrorist agenda for years. Humanity really appears to be the dimmest bulbs so often lately, sometimes I wonder how we ever got to where we are today given how mentally slow a large portion of humanity appears to be, a sucker born every minute seems to be true. Let me help you slow people: THE PRESS HAS AN AGENDA. ITS AN ANTI-WAR, ANTI-CONSERVATIVE, ANTI-ISRAEL, PRO-TERRORIST, SAVE THE TREES, KILL THE CHILDREN AGENDA...and its been REAL obvious for years...I say it again wake up, this is nothing new or surprising, but shows how many niave people there are out there who blindly believe the press. sad. its also a mystery why Jews are overwhelmingly liberal, yet it is the liberals who hate Israel the most...go figure.
58. Warning to islam must read
Empty America ,   heartland , USA   (08.09.06)
It is my Opinion That Islam is a Satanic cult even concieved in the year 666...they all are Mentally deprived of logic and Shall be eradicated from this planet as soon as possible before they accomplish their goal of eradicating non-satanists (everyone but them)! If America endures just one more terrorist attack All muslims here and elsewhere Must be Mass-Eradicated, All muslim Holy-sites including Mecca Must be Incinerated With weapons Not Previously Concieved Possible and Deplorable! Heed this warning For it is the will of the "REAL" American People "We are tired of your hit and run,lie and propagate tactics, you target children like the cowards you are and like the lie you follow "Allah" or lets keep it real "Satan" !!! prove there is some good in islam, they beat women, kill kids, rob innocents of there freedoms and cause wars they pretend they dont want to fight .You want war good lets go to war .....for God surely sees the truth and is on Our Side .........................An Eye for An Eye Signed, E.M.P.T.Y. Eradicate Murderous philosophy, Protect Truth & Youth
59. #23 - HAHA
larry ,   NY, USA   (08.09.06)
You started a fight with a bully and got punched in the nose. Now you're whining. Let's be serious, propaganda is a big part of middle east politics - like the 40 Lebanese dead in an apt. complex...that turned out to be one. Oh, and of those 40 most were women and children!! The horror!
60. Lebanon
Jim ,   Pensacola, Florida   (08.09.06)
The Lebanese, like the Palestinians, give a wink and a nod to the terrorists among them then profess outrage when Israel defends itself. Here's a suggestion: Toss Hezbullah and all the other murderous organizations out of your country and you won't be visited by the IDF. I bet that if you stop turning psychopaths into national heroes, Israel will stop turning your country into Swiss cheese.
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