American mass media portrays an image of Palestinians as victimizers rather then victims

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Friday, February 06, 2009

American mass media portrays an image of Palestinians as victimizers rather then victims

US Media Bias, Human Rights, and the Hamas Government in Gaza

By Janeen Rashmawi, Nelson Calderon, Sarah Maddox, Christina Long,
Andrew Hobbs, and Peter Phillips

The words “Palestinians” or “Hamas” are translated into “terrorists”
and “violence” in the minds of many people in the United States. This
translation did not simply appear on its own. US television news
media continuously reinforce a mindset in the American people that
dehumanizes Palestinians. This dehumanization allows for a
democratically elected government, such as Hamas, to be labeled
endlessly as a terrorist organization. Palestine is seen as a breeding
ground for violence and terror. American mass media portrays an image
of Palestinians as victimizers rather then victims of an oppressive
military occupation. Even when it is clear that Palestinians are the
victims of the Israeli military, American television has a way of
twisting the story and blaming Palestinians for the violence.

Full Study Available at:
http://www.projectcensored.org/articles/story/us-media-bias-human-rights-and-the-hamas-government-in-gaza/