Crocodile tears

What happened to the pictures? Exhibit A, Exhibit B
Will they ever come back? Yes and no

Brian C. Ledbetter · Wednesday, September 13. 2006 09:28

Crocodile tears.

This morning, we're treated to reports of yet another "Zionist massacre," this time in Bethlehem. As is usual, it was quickly followed by a media-driven, openly wailing funeral.

The one question that nobody in the press sees fit to ask?

"Why was this boy hanging around with armed terrorists?"

No surprise, as usual. Will the press ever question its role as shameless propagandists for terrorist groups?

Check the full article for the entire photo sequence, including additional illustrations of Palestinian human shields in action.

Those Dastardly Zionists^tm!

Israeli troops stand ready during clashes in the West Bank city of Bethlehem September 12, 2006. Israeli troops shot and killed a Palestinian teenager in Bethlehem on Tuesday as they confronted protesters during a raid to arrest a wanted militant in the West Bank city, medics and witnesses said. The violence erupted when troops surrounded a house where they later arrested a militant of the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades, a group linked to the mainstream Fatah faction, witnesses and Israeli military sources said. REUTERS/Magnus Johansson/MaanImages (WEST BANK)

Confronted.... "Protesters?!"

Protesters carry signs. They do NOT surround themselves with gunmen!

Israeli soldiers take part in a military operation in the West Bank village of Beit Kahel near Hebron September 12, 2006. REUTERS/Nayef Hashlamoun (WEST BANK)

"Taking part in a military operation?" It looks more like they're joking around with the photographer to me!

Palestinians carry a wounded woman who was shot during clashes in the West Bank city of Bethlehem September 12, 2006. Israeli troops shot and killed a Palestinian teenager in Bethlehem on Tuesday as they confronted protesters during a raid to arrest a wanted militant in the West Bank city, medics and witnesses said. The violence erupted when troops surrounded a house where they later arrested a militant of the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades, a group linked to the mainstream Fatah faction, witnesses and Israeli military sources said. REUTERS/Magnus Johansson/MaanImages (WEST BANK)

Was she shot? What was she doing in the line of fire? Magnus, as usual, can't be bothered to wonder.

A Palestinian takes cover as a teargas grenade hits a car next to him as clashes broke out during an Israeli army operation in the West Bank city of Bethlehem September 12, 2006. Israeli troops shot and killed a Palestinian teenager in Bethlehem on Tuesday as they confronted protesters during a raid to arrest a wanted militant in the West Bank city, medics and witnesses said. The violence erupted when troops surrounded a house where they later arrested a militant of the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades, a group linked to the mainstream Fatah faction, witnesses and Israeli military sources said. REUTERS/Magnus Johansson/MaanImages (WEST BANK)

Yes, this is what happens when you act suspiciously in a war zone.

Palestinians run for cover from tear gas during clashes with Israeli soldiers in the West Bank town of Bethlehem, Tuesday Sept. 12, 2006. Israeli troops shot dead 13-year-old Mohammed Omar Shawriya during a raid Tuesday in the West Bank town of Bethlehem, witnesses and hospital officials said.(AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

And now, the part you've all been waiting for: Human Shields In Action! Collect 'em, trade 'em!

Palestinians run for cover during clashes with Israeli soldiers in the West Bank town of Bethlehem, Tuesday Sept. 12, 2006. Israeli troops shot dead 13-year-old Mohammed Omar Shawriya during an arrest raid Tuesday in the West Bank town of Bethlehem, witnesses and hospital officials said.(AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Palestinian youths throw stones at Israeli military vehicles during an army arrest operation in the West Bank town of Bethlehem, Tuesday Sept. 12, 2006. Israeli troops shot dead 13-year-old Mohammed Omar Shawriya during a raid Tuesday in the West Bank town of Bethlehem, witnesses and hospital officials said.(AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Emilio couldn't be bothered to take pictures of the Palestinian gunmen that these "youth" are shielding...

And now, the obligatory Media-Driven Funeral:

A woman mourns her son, Mohammad Omar Shawariya, 14, who was killed during clashes with Israeli troops in the West Bank city of Bethlehem September 12, 2006. Israeli troops shot and killed a Palestinian teenager in Bethlehem on Tuesday as they confronted protesters during a raid to arrest a wanted militant in the West Bank city, medics and witnesses said. The violence erupted when troops surrounded a house where they later arrested a militant of the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades, a group linked to the mainstream Fatah faction, witnesses and Israeli military sources said. REUTERS/Fadi Tanas/MaanImages (WEST BANK)

A Palestinian relative of thirteen-year-old Mohammed Shawriya reacts during his funeral in the West Bank town of Bethlehem, Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2006 Shawriya was killed during an Israeli army raid into the town Tuesday evening, Palestinian medical sources said. The Israeli army was carrying out operations searching for wanted militants, army sources said. (AP Photo/Nasser Shiyoukhi)

Palestinian mourners carry the body of thirteen-year-old Mohammed Shawriya during his funeral in the West Bank town of Bethlehem, Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006. Shawriya was killed during an Israeli army raid into the town Tuesday evening, Palestinian medical sources said. The Israeli army was carrying out operations searching for wanted militants, army sources said. (AP Photo/Nasser Shiyoukhi)

Palestinian relatives of thirteen-year-old Mohammed Shawriya react during his funeral in the West Bank town of Bethlehem, Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006 Shawriya was killed during an Israeli army raid into the town Tuesday evening, Palestinian medical sources said. The Israeli army was carrying out operations searching for wanted militants, army sources said. (AP Photo/Nasser Shiyoukhi)

Palestinians pray over the body of thirteen-year-old Mohammed Shawriya during his funeral in the West Bank town of Bethlehem, Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006 Shawriya was killed during an Israeli army raid into the town Tuesday evening, Palestinian medical sources said. The Israeli army was carrying out operations searching for wanted militants, army sources said. (AP Photo/Nasser Shiyoukhi)

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captainfish on 2006-09-13 17:18 #1

Hmmmm.. let's see.

Palestinians vs Isreali SOLDIERS
Palesinian youths vs Isreali SOLDIERS

Isreali soldiers shot a tear gas grenade INTO a van while the palestinian stood by and then only ducked when the tear gas started coming out of the vehicle. Seems rather "odd" that this man would stand in the same spot when a tear gas grenade was shot at his direction. From my pessimistic view, I think he tossed something into the passenger side of the van and then ducked when it exploded.

Here is a question. Isn't it against Muslim law for a man to touch a woman? And there are nothing but men carrying this woman. And, women RARELY EVER are involved in these Pallywood incidents.

And, yes, it is mostly the teenagers that throw the stones at Isreali soldiers and vehicles. I'm sorry, but if I was in a battle zone and there are people with guns nearby trying to shoot me, and there are people throwing stones at me trying to harm me, I will do what ever it would take to get those people to stop. Most times, they shoot rubber-coated bullets. Sometimes, ricochets fly in all directions.

Yeah, I noticed the sentence structure: "...confronted protestors...". Could it be that the Isreali soldiers were the ones that were confronted by the Palestinian soldiers during an Isreal raid on terrorists? Could it be that the photos of the Isrealis are holding in a defensive position?

Here is a question, why do these kind of photos always carry extended captioning? What in the photos shows context for the statements in the caption that a young palestinian soldier was killed?
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Nancy on 2008-04-08 14:34 #2

How come your pixs aren't showing up?
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Brian C. Ledbetter on 2008-04-08 14:35 #3

Nancy,

See here. :-/

Regards,
Brian
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