How Names Influence Middle Eastern Politics and Reporting

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San Diego Jewish World

By Steve Kramer Steve Kramer KFAR SABA, Israel — Do you believe me or your lying eyes? That’s a relevant question when it comes to today’s news “reporting.” I’ve often mentioned that what is left out of reporting (or analysis) is as important, or more important, than what is included. A few recent examples will illustrate what I mean. “Every Israeli government since 1967 has expanded Jewish neighborhoods in East Jerusalem and settlements in the West Bank, territories that Israel captured in the Six Day War that year and that the Palestinians want for their future state.” — Times of Israel, 12/…

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