Gaza, Qaddafi, And Starbucks

Link TV, Mosaic Intelligence Report by Jamal Dajani | Jan. 17, 2009 (News Analysis)

(VIDEO - 5:30) With the Israeli offensive on Gaza dragging into its third week, demonstrators around the globe have been pouring into the streets expressing their outrage against Israel's indiscriminate bombardment of residential neighborhoods in the Gaza Strip. In the Arab world, demonstrators have also turned their anger towards their leaders. They have been demanding the expulsion of Israel's ambassadors from Egypt and Jordan and the opening of the ... Full Story »

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3.8

by Fabrice Florin - Jan. 18, 2009

Insightful news analysis on protests from around the world against Israeli attacks on Gaza. The author points to the increasing gap between Arab regimes and their people. The author's own viewpoint favoring Palestinian interests is quite apparent in this piece, but he provides a variety of other perspectives that are typically under-reported by the mainstream media. Whether or not we agree with these perspectives, they provide useful context to help us make sense of this complex conflict.

Disclosure: Link TV is partnering with NewsTrust this week to find the best journalism on Gaza. This did not influence my personal review of this interesting report.

Meanwhile, the sentiment of the Arab populous was captured in this widely circulated photo over the internet which shows a demonstrator carrying the Palestinian flag with a ... More »

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by Marsha Iverson - Jan. 18, 2009

Fascinating view of broad Arabic nations' perspectives, including disagreement between the leaders' actions and the people's anger against the Israeli government's attacks on Gaza. Particularly informative are the positions held by Chavez in Venezuela, and Qaddafi in Libya.

The Bush administration's policies have contributed significantly to the rise of Hamas in Gaza, by forcing elections against vehement urging of wiser voices. And the administration's failure to take any meaningful steps toward compelling a cease-fire has fed the Arab world's anger at the US. President-Elect Obama faces unprecedented challenges when he takes office January 20, and his silence on the issue--necessary because Bush is still President--is generating increasing ... More »

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4.0

by John Debois - Jan. 18, 2009

Link TV’s producer and Huffington Post blogger continues to give his insightful take on issues concerning the Middle East. This article highlights the spread of rumors during the crisis in Gaza.

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4.0

by Nadine Jones - Jan. 18, 2009

I've been reading in the European press how many Arab regimes are going to be affected because of their inability to do anything to help Gazans. The author points to this with some sarcasm.

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Gaza Media War

Link TV, Global Pulse | Jan. 14, 2009 (News Analysis)

() (VIDEO - 5:25) Israel and Hamas are fighting on two fronts in Gaza -- a military battle, and a battle for public opinion. People around the world are being confronted with ...

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