Another example of the built-in and inherent bias in the western media, is the BBC accepting the Israeli framing, that defines what's now happening as a 'war.' The ghastly attacks and killing of ordinary Israelis, wasn't a 'war' and the attacks on Gaza by Israel, aren't really a 'war.' One side has a world-class and extremely powerful military machine, armed to the teeth with everything a modern military needs. Hamas, in contrast, is lightly armed militia, full desparate fighters, prpared to sacrifice themselves for their cause. So, once again, Israel is painted as the 'victim'.The BBC and western media accept Israeli rhetoric, propaganda and framing narratives, virtually without question, because, a journalist who doesn't, at a time like this, puts his career on the line.
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