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November 02, 2005

AFP Headlines: A Snapshot of Contrast

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Two AFP headlines speak volumes about editorial judgment when it comes to the Israel-Palestinian conflict. They are:

Israeli army fires artillery at Gaza Strip

Israeli soldier shot dead in West Bank

When Israel is the perpetrator, the world should know right up front. But, when Palestinians are the perpetrator, well, why make it too obvious?

Posted by TS at November 2, 2005 05:52 AM

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