AP in hot water after (Bassem Mroue) calling Nasrallah 'charismatic' and 'shrewd'.

By Free Republic | Created at 2024-09-29 21:14:53 | Updated at 2024-09-30 05:32:01 8 hours ago

AP in hot water after (Bassem Mroue) calling Nasrallah 'charismatic' and 'shrewd'.
JFeed ^ | Sep 29, 2024 | Gila Isaacson

Posted on 09/29/2024 1:43:02 PM PDT by Freeleesy

The Associated Press (AP) found itself embroiled in controversy this weekend over its portrayal of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. The news agency's biographical article, seemingly prepared in anticipation of Nasrallah's potential demise, initially bore the headline: "Charismatic and shrewd: A look at longtime Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah."

The characterization drew immediate criticism on social media platforms. By Saturday morning, AP had amended the headline to a more neutral "Who is longtime Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah?" The rapid edit appeared to be a direct response to the flood of criticism on X (formerly Twitter).

Notable figures across the political spectrum weighed in on the controversy. Rep. Mike Waltz (R-FL) dismissed AP's portrayal, stating, "Nasrallah was a ruthless, murderous terrorist." Human rights activist Hillel Neuer sarcastically suggested that AP should have spoken to Nasrallah's victims instead. Even Elon Musk, owner of X, shared a post critical of the "mainstream press" in response to the incident.

Critics noted that the article went through 12 paragraphs before mentioning the word "terrorist," instead using terms like "astute strategist" and "archenemy of Israel" to describe Nasrallah.

The AP controversy is part of a larger scrutiny of media coverage surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict. A recent study claimed the BBC violated its own "editorial guidelines" over 1,500 times in its coverage, showing bias against Israel.

Other major outlets have also faced criticism for avoiding terms like "terrorist" when describing Hamas and Hezbollah since the October 7 attack on Israel, which resulted in 1,200 deaths and 250 kidnappings.

TOPICS: Politics
KEYWORDS: ap; bassemmroue; hezbollah; jihad; nasrallah; terrorism

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The Arab Lebanese Bassem Mroue at AP prooagates for the islamoFascist:

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1 posted on 09/29/2024 1:43:02 PM PDT by Freeleesy

To: Freeleesy

Charismatic and shrewd: A look at longtime Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.”

Now you can add “ DEAD” to his profile.

Good riddance, savage bass turd.

2 posted on 09/29/2024 1:52:34 PM PDT by Adder (End fascism...defeat all Democrats.)

To: Freeleesy

Yes! I can see how a garden variety, ignorant backwards finger wagging rag head would be “charasmatic” to an AP hack who never had a daddy in their lives.

3 posted on 09/29/2024 1:58:22 PM PDT by LittleBillyInfidel (This tagline has been formatted to fit the screen. Some content has been edited.)

To: Freeleesy

Charismatic and shrewd are not incompatible with EVIL.

4 posted on 09/29/2024 2:08:10 PM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion, or satire, or both.)

To: Freeleesy

Charismatic and shrewd

Describes a lot of mass murders.

5 posted on 09/29/2024 2:10:57 PM PDT by sjmjax

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