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Where do Israeli soldiers go after committing war crimes in Palestine? Increasingly, the answer is India. Around 80,000 Israelis – including many active and reserve IDF soldiers – go to India to detox and relax after carrying out crimes in Gaza. Certain towns, especially along the so-called “Hummus Trail”, are mobbed with Israelis, and are filled with cafés serving what they call “Israeli food.”
Historically, India and Palestine had close relations, but India has been moving closer to Israel for decades. This process was sped up by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose Hindutva ideology closely aligns with that of Zionism. Today, India is by far the Israeli arms industry’s largest customer. Mintpress explores this phenomenon.
Historically, India and Palestine had close relations, but India has been moving closer to Israel for decades. This process was sped up by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose Hindutva ideology closely aligns with that of Zionism. Today, India is by far the Israeli arms industry’s largest customer. Mintpress explores this phenomenon.
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Pay attention here: this kind of uber-passive language to describe a major war crime is not an accident. It's carefully constructed language aimed at manufacturing consent for Israeli atrocities.
Journalists are masters of the subtleties of the English language. They know exactly what they are doing. As a journalist, I know that we all think about the implications of every word we use.
They are doing this — obfuscating the truth — because they are committed to supporting the Israeli project.
Journalists are masters of the subtleties of the English language. They know exactly what they are doing. As a journalist, I know that we all think about the implications of every word we use.
They are doing this — obfuscating the truth — because they are committed to supporting the Israeli project.
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This is just one trick media use to manufacture consent for war.
This doesn't happen by accident. As journalists, we carefully consider the implications of every word we use.
We also know that editors and CEOs enforce top-down censorship on journalists, telling them exactly how to frame stories about war, and banning certain words from being used.
The New York Times, for example, told reporters not to use words such as "refugee camp", "genocide" or even "Palestine" when covering Israel's assault on Gaza.
Pay attention to the words media use; they're powerful.
This doesn't happen by accident. As journalists, we carefully consider the implications of every word we use.
We also know that editors and CEOs enforce top-down censorship on journalists, telling them exactly how to frame stories about war, and banning certain words from being used.
The New York Times, for example, told reporters not to use words such as "refugee camp", "genocide" or even "Palestine" when covering Israel's assault on Gaza.
Pay attention to the words media use; they're powerful.
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Only 23% of American Voters Can Find Iran on a Map
A 2020 Morning Consult survey asked Americans to locate Iran on a world map. Only 23% could.
Even more shockingly, only 28% could find Iran on a map of the Middle East.
Many guessed in bizarre locations, such as Greenland, Australia and Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.
The results are even more relevant today than they were when they were first published.
A 2020 Morning Consult survey asked Americans to locate Iran on a world map. Only 23% could.
Even more shockingly, only 28% could find Iran on a map of the Middle East.
Many guessed in bizarre locations, such as Greenland, Australia and Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.
The results are even more relevant today than they were when they were first published.
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New article from me:
European nations are joining the United States and Israel in their war on Iran. From providing economic and diplomatic support, to supplying military assistance to Washington, Europe is moving from a passive supporter to an active participant in the campaign to overthrow the Iranian government.
Read it here:
https://www.mintpressnews.com/how-european-countries-are-aiding-the-us-israel-in-their-war-on-iran/290691/
European nations are joining the United States and Israel in their war on Iran. From providing economic and diplomatic support, to supplying military assistance to Washington, Europe is moving from a passive supporter to an active participant in the campaign to overthrow the Iranian government.
Read it here:
https://www.mintpressnews.com/how-european-countries-are-aiding-the-us-israel-in-their-war-on-iran/290691/
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How European Countries Are Aiding The US & Israel in the War on Iran
European nations including the UK and NATO allies are joining the US and Israel in their war on Iran. From providing economic and diplomatic support, to supplying military assistance to Washington, Europe is moving from a passive supporter to an active participant…
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New article from me:
A wide range of anonymous X (Twitter) users have reported that their real names are suddenly being Googled in Israel shortly after they began criticizing the country for its actions in Palestine. Some connected the phenomenon to Au10tix, the software X requires users (even anonymous ones) to use in order to verify their real identities.
Au10tix is an Israeli company founded and staffed by former Israeli spies from the elite Israeli military intelligence group Unit 8200. Let me fill you in on this disturbing phenomenon.
https://www.mintpressnews.com/x-users-find-their-real-names-are-being-googled-in-israel-after-using-x-verification-software-au10tix/290703/
A wide range of anonymous X (Twitter) users have reported that their real names are suddenly being Googled in Israel shortly after they began criticizing the country for its actions in Palestine. Some connected the phenomenon to Au10tix, the software X requires users (even anonymous ones) to use in order to verify their real identities.
Au10tix is an Israeli company founded and staffed by former Israeli spies from the elite Israeli military intelligence group Unit 8200. Let me fill you in on this disturbing phenomenon.
https://www.mintpressnews.com/x-users-find-their-real-names-are-being-googled-in-israel-after-using-x-verification-software-au10tix/290703/
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X Users Find Their Real Names Are Being Googled in Israel After Using X Verification Software “Au10tix”
A wide range of anonymous X (Twitter) users have reported that their real names are suddenly being Googled in Israel shortly after they began criticizing the country for its actions in Palestine. Some connected the phenomenon to Au10tix, the software X requires…
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Here's another way how media manufacture consent for war.
Using the word "regime" immediately delegitimizes governments and subtly cues readers to oppose any entity it is used against.
That's why Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Venezuela, etc. are all called "regimes" but our friends, such as Israel, are never referred to as such.
Using the word "regime" immediately delegitimizes governments and subtly cues readers to oppose any entity it is used against.
That's why Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Venezuela, etc. are all called "regimes" but our friends, such as Israel, are never referred to as such.
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New article from me: Ten Epstein Revelations You Might Have Missed
If you haven't had time to dig through the Epstein Files (or even if you have) here are ten revelations you should definitely know about, in listicle form:
https://www.mintpressnews.com/ten-epstein-revelations-you-might-have-missed/290698/
If you haven't had time to dig through the Epstein Files (or even if you have) here are ten revelations you should definitely know about, in listicle form:
https://www.mintpressnews.com/ten-epstein-revelations-you-might-have-missed/290698/
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Ten Epstein Revelations You Might Have Missed
Many of the DOJ files have been heavily redacted in order to protect Epstein’s powerful clients. Still, they have exposed a massive elite nexus revolving around the New York billionaire, implicating presidents, diplomats, and plutocrats in his crimes, and…
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New article from me:
Corporate media of all stripes have rushed to support the U.S./Israeli attack on Iran, throwing objectivity and accuracy by the wayside in order to manufacture consent for regime change.
In this article I explain how and why the media are beating the drums of war.
https://www.mintpressnews.com/corporate-media-go-all-out-to-support-the-us-israeli-war-on-iran/290713/
Corporate media of all stripes have rushed to support the U.S./Israeli attack on Iran, throwing objectivity and accuracy by the wayside in order to manufacture consent for regime change.
In this article I explain how and why the media are beating the drums of war.
https://www.mintpressnews.com/corporate-media-go-all-out-to-support-the-us-israeli-war-on-iran/290713/
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Corporate Media Go All Out To Support The US-Israeli War on Iran
Across the West, corporate media have employed the same tactics of using the passive voice and not naming the perpetrator when describing U.S./Israeli aggression. A perfect encapsulation of this was the BBC’s headline, “At least 153 dead after reported strike…
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New article from me:
While it may have been able to take out Ayatollah Khamenei, the U.S.’ plans for regime change in Iran are not going as smoothly as they expected.
With the Strait of Hormuz closed, the global economy is facing meltdown, and Washington’s allies are rapidly distancing themselves from the U.S.
Meanwhile, facing an energy crisis, European leaders, openly refusing to participate in President Trump’s war, are already discussing normalizing relations with Russia and ending their participation in the Ukraine War.
Read it here free:
https://www.mintpressnews.com/straight-of-hormuz-closure-pushes-europe-toward-russia-undermining-trumps-iran-war/290737/
While it may have been able to take out Ayatollah Khamenei, the U.S.’ plans for regime change in Iran are not going as smoothly as they expected.
With the Strait of Hormuz closed, the global economy is facing meltdown, and Washington’s allies are rapidly distancing themselves from the U.S.
Meanwhile, facing an energy crisis, European leaders, openly refusing to participate in President Trump’s war, are already discussing normalizing relations with Russia and ending their participation in the Ukraine War.
Read it here free:
https://www.mintpressnews.com/straight-of-hormuz-closure-pushes-europe-toward-russia-undermining-trumps-iran-war/290737/
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Straight of Hormuz Closure Pushes Europe Toward Russia, Undermining Trump’s Iran War
In an interview with local newspaper, L’Echo, De Wever stated that Trump’s Iran attacks will force Europe to come to a quick and independent agreement with Russia, in order to avoid financial ruin amid an impending energy crisis. “We must normalize relations…
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New article from me:
As the Trump administration turns the screw on Cuba in an attempt at regime change, media are showing renewed interest in Havana Syndrome, the discredited theory that U.S. officials and secret agents are being targeted by a heretofore unknown directed energy weapon, making them sick.
https://www.mintpressnews.com/the-return-of-havana-syndrome-as-cuba-faces-renewed-us-pressure-campaign/290731/
As the Trump administration turns the screw on Cuba in an attempt at regime change, media are showing renewed interest in Havana Syndrome, the discredited theory that U.S. officials and secret agents are being targeted by a heretofore unknown directed energy weapon, making them sick.
https://www.mintpressnews.com/the-return-of-havana-syndrome-as-cuba-faces-renewed-us-pressure-campaign/290731/
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The Return of 'Havana Syndrome' as Cuba Faces Renewed US Pressure Campaign
CBS News’ flagship political affairs show, “60 Minutes” aired another special on Havana Syndrome Sunday. The episode concentrated on profiling supposed victims of the mystery ailment, and claimed that the U.S. government had purchased a directed-energy weapon…
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"For Cubans, Surrender Is Simply Not An Option They're Considering"
Watch my interview with Havana-based journalist, Luis de Jesus Reyes here, and learn about living under the US blockade, and the attempts from outside to break it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvFps3_95PQ
Watch my interview with Havana-based journalist, Luis de Jesus Reyes here, and learn about living under the US blockade, and the attempts from outside to break it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvFps3_95PQ
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The 'Gazafication' of Cuba: Trump's Total Blockade | Alan Macleod & Luis Jesus Reyes
In this episode, we examine the intensifying economic war against Cuba under President Trump's administration. What they're calling "gazafication" — a systematic blockade designed to crush the Cuban revolution and overthrow the government — has led to devastating…
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