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Jazeera reporter 'under attack'
Roni Gal
Published: 05.09.09, 22:53
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31. #1 Sorry to disappoint you. This can be 100% Paliwood!
(09.05.09)
There is NO INDEPENDENT PROOF WHATSOEVER to corroborate her claim that she is reporting near Bil'im at all! She can be ANYWHERE - even in Iran! Do you think it's that difficult to find a fence (or build a short section fence prop) and gather a group of "actors" to play "IDF soldiers"? But in this case they've even stopped investing in that. They simply invested in some pathetic editing and "acting". And what I liked was the fact that that bitch called Modi'in "illegal". Who is she? A bloody international court? Yet another example of poor, libelous and biased journalism. I'd say "put her on the next train out of Israel and never allow her to stink our air with her venomous breath! Paliwood + Al-Jazeera fabricating yet another lie which undoubtedly be believed by racist and hateful Islamo-Leftist morons world wide!
32. Hole in One!
M. Duvduvani ,   Israel   (09.06.09)
Hahahaha. The soldier almost made a hole in one in the Al Jazeerah reporter's mouth! LOL!
33. Note the helmet, but no bullet proof vest
Murray of Montreal   (09.06.09)
Also note that she was allowed to continue her reporting. I think that she wants to be a shahid and have her way with 72 virgins.
34. Helmet but no bullet proof vest? Something fishy here!
David ,   Karmiel, Israel   (09.06.09)
She probably payed someone to throw the smoke grenade so she could be the heroine and malign Israel some more for her Arab masters! It seemed to have come from the wrong direction!
35. Poor journalist !!
Michel ,   Jerusalem   (09.06.09)
Should we cry ? lol
36. Sadly, no difference to CNN reporting
David ,   Switzerland   (09.06.09)
37. Cheap Photo-montage Clearly Not Teargas
Joseph ,   Miami   (09.06.09)
Any amateur can catch this cheap trick. The aljazeera crew probably threw a simple 'smoke' grenade at their own reporter to create a sensationalistic piece. Anyone who's been near a tear-gas granade going off knows that you cannot talk when inhaling that gas because it completely discomforts your throat, nasal ducts and your eyes... If this was for real this lady should be now known as SUPERWOMAN. Of course, nobody in Haaretz cares about these things because they're all a bunch of lefties. Instead of spreading the disinformation fomented by aljazeera, Haaretz is actually boosting it... Very sad!
38. Disgusting Behavior...
Adam ,   Israel   (09.06.09)
But what is even more disgusting are the talk-backers here saying she "should have been shot" or "they wish she had been harmed". For doing what? For trying to report the news (albeit AlJazeera)? Is Israel now like Iran and tries to silence the press?
39. To 31 you are absolutely correct
The Dude   (09.06.09)
I did realize that it's a very nice 'coincidence' that the camera pans, soldiers line up and run out of the fence and tear gas explodes at a distance. Then from a good 20 meters away Israeli soldiers (non of which have a grenade launcher, M203 attachment to there gun, and I didn't see the muzzle launching type of canisters) hurl a tear gas can with full gear in 35+ degree weather over her head and on the other side of her. Then she proclaims I'm "under attack" which is impressive by her, because generally when a person feels eminent danger the flight mechanisms within the brain triggers, and should have at least dashed away a bit by natural instinct, but instead stands there like a kid getting hit by a water balloon. But still it's funny to see the b-tch eat it... and next time if Israeli soldiers do catch Al Jazeera reporters doing such a game, they should throw stun grenades, and trust me she won't be saying "I'm under attack", she'll just be curled up in the fetal position.
40. This is an enemy propaganda
Matityahu ,   Slovenia   (09.06.09)
And it should be dealt accordingly. The tear gas isn't working obviously. A more aggresive substance should be used in order to disperse the enemy thugs. If the tables were switched, the arab armies would use live ammo. And the video would never make it to public.
41. "And the daytime emmy goes to...."
William ,   Israel   (09.06.09)
How melodramatic...."we're under attack!" Lady, if you were under attack, you'd already be buried by now. Ask the Gazan terrorists who didn't get invited to the Hamas bunker party at Shifa hospital. What the camera didn't show you was exactly what happened before she began her report - and other reports DO mention protester violence...again - and it fails to include a wide-angle perspective as to who is around her at the time of her report. Pal terrorists are well-known to place themselves in and behind civilian groups in order to draw fire. I really think the IDF should at the very least invest in an "army" of photographers to catch the entire protest episode each week from several different angles. Once someone like Al-Jazeera makes an accusation, we can post our own video and laugh at their lack of objectivity.
42. #5 - I sleep like a baby at night
William ,   Israel   (09.06.09)
I would ask how myopic Leftists who demonize their opposition at any costs sleep at night, but I know they can't....only when all of their opposition is converted or killed off. Sad for you.
43. Nour - "Palestine and her occupation"
William ,   Israel   (09.06.09)
Yeah, they world is really wising up these days. In the US, a bipartisan poll showed an overwhelming support for Israel and almost 95% supported the US pressuring the Pals into ending incitement and accepting peace. Madonna was in the region and she didn't even acknowledge you. Foreign Direct Investment continues to pour into Israel but hardly any gets into "Palestine" due to your corruption and shaky narrative. Stories of Pal lies regarding their history, including the fake "ownership" of land and the direct involvement in Hitler's Final Solution are coming to light. In the West, during the 6th month anniversary of the Gaza War, when Pals and Leftists were trying to cover the airwaves with false statistics and biased story lines, the world replied with less than sympathy and simply a message - "don't start wars if you don't want your infrastructure destroyed". Yeah, besides the proactive blind, the world is really beginning to see what is what.
44. don't let these jerks into the country
david ,   new york   (09.06.09)
why does israel let these people into the country when all they do is incite violence against jews?
45. not hole in one,,,2 under par
shmu ,   calgary canada   (09.06.09)
a hole in one would be obliterating al jazeera .....this is sub par
46. Well, Jacky, terror has its price, hence, the need for the
usa   (09.06.09)
"separation barrier." Now, if you'll kindly REMOVE your own barriers to objective reporting, then we can hear some news worth listening to. Until then, I say NICE SHOOTING IDF, but AIM HIGHER next time.
47. Why the hell is this making the news?
Shira ,   NY B"H YERUSHALAYIM   (09.06.09)
Too bad they didn't throw a grenade at this sick woman and the protesters. The palis are "encroaching" jewish land and building illegal settlements on jewish land. Modiin Ilit and all other jewish "settlements" are 100% legal whether the palis and antisemites like it or not.
48. Al Jezeera and the Swedes
DT ,   TA Israel   (09.06.09)
They have very much in common with the Swedes - propaganda lies
49. She is lucky they usually shoot reporters in the head
lydia ,   Brisbane   (09.06.09)
With the cameras running the IOF throws tear gas at her. We already know they have no compunction in their blood lust, they shot Rachel Corrie, they shot Tom Hurndall and they shot Tristan Anderson. She is lucky I guess.
50. hahahahaha she tryed to wave the gaze
ghostq   (09.06.09)
off, she doen't look much in danger she even gave the soldiers thumb up. hahahaha this funny really funny, not article worthy but ok if you say so.
51. Proof enough
Haider ,   Gothenburg, Sweden   (09.06.09)
What more proof does any rational human being needs to be convinced about the atrocities of the Israeli authorities?
52. "Brutal tactics"?
Ed ,   USA   (09.06.09)
The clip undermines Rowland's claim: she is brutally attacked by tear gas--and it seems to have virtually no effect. The Israelis could easily have obstructed Rowland. It's obvious that the Israeli troops are using very mild tear gas intended to disperse crowds.
53. Tear gas?
Michael ,   Ra'anana, Israel   (09.06.09)
The whole broadcast is a farce. If the canister that went by her face at 1:43 into the clip had been tear gas, she would have had to stop talking right there, doubled up, coughing, tears streaming down her face and unable to speak (or even breathe)--that's why it's called "tear gas". Additionally, calling a rock and molotov cocktail-throwing, tire-burning demonstration "peaceful" makes one wonder what she would call a "violent demonstration"...
54. What a riot! Had a good laugh!
Next time don't miss   (09.06.09)
And what's with all this "Illegal" or "palestinian land" crap - all inventions of the antisemites - no real legal documents to back it up. + she looks really stupid with that helmet. Aljazeeera and their clowns again.
55. Typical Jews : So brave when attacking woman and children
Alan ,   Vancouver   (09.06.09)
You are nothing but cowards , Look at your history for the past 3000 years. Every body kicked your behind . But you're soooo brave when it comes to women and Children .
56. Why should YNet support anti- Israel propaganda?
Shalom Freedman ,   Jerusalem   (09.06.09)
Al - Jazeera is an anti- Israel propaganda machine. Why should YNet make it seem as if this is some innocent person broadcasting an objective report? Listen to what the correspondent says. And also the moderator. It is totally one- sided and it is pervaded with biased anti- Israeli talk. YNet should have a bit of discretion and understand that it is here defending the bad guy.
57. Give me a break...they were firing at her.
Steven Wilson ,   Anchorage, Alaska   (09.06.09)
I can gaurantee that had someone really fired at her....her mouth would have quit flapping. She would have been killed. Tear gas isn't fatal.....you english bimbo. What a drama queen. England never encroached on anyones land....they merely took entire continents.
58. Ahahahah. That was tossed underhand from the camera crew
Josh   (09.06.09)
That was tossed underhand from the camera crew just over her head. The first flies across the lens view from the 90 degress right. The second was lobbed and not shot from a trajectory that could be IDF. When she was asked did you see where that came friom she said "no". Take that at the truth? Also, If it was tear gas she would be tearing up and coughing much more. A total rag story from pallywood. Love the touch of the masked still photographer. So realistic!!! NOT!
59. Anyone else notice she preps for the throw.
Josh   (09.06.09)
She is looking at the camera and you can see the preparation for the stunt in her body language and stance. Then just before the throw she stops looking at the camera and at the specified time starts looking in the direction of the thrower. Almost as to say throw it now, I'm ready. In reality, she should have never seen it coming. SO PALLYWOOD
60. #52 US made tear gas in open field is certainly mild
observer   (09.06.09)
despite the heavy firing of gas canisters. So, don't be annoyed by the quality of the US tear gas; it's only all about the technique of firing.
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