When Defaming Israel, the “Washington Post” Doesn’t Bother Confirming the Facts
The anatomy of a libel.
December 14, 2023
At the UN, hating Jews is far more than “ineffective malevolence.”
On Tuesday, the UN General Assembly passed a resolution demanding an “immediate humanitarian ceasefire” in Gaza. As the UN website itself admits, “the resolution does not condemn Hamas or make any specific reference to the extremist group.” Likewise, the text speaks of “the suffering of the Palestinian civilian population,” but makes no equivalent comment about Israelis. No fewer than 153 in favor countries voted in favor.
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Login or SubscribeThe anatomy of a libel.
Avoiding the mistakes of the past.
At the UN, hating Jews is far more than “ineffective malevolence.”
“The very concept of belonging to a place . . . has all but disappeared.”
In the Talmud, living for God is even greater than dying for Him.