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How can the media get it so wrong? Instead of condemning Hassan Nasrallah, the ruthless leader of Hezbollah, media outlets around the world have chosen to glorify him as some kind of “charismatic” figure.
This is a man who has spent decades terrorizing Israel and Lebanon, yet the headlines are shockingly sympathetic.
The Associated Press (AP) led the charge with a headline that originally called him “Charismatic and shrewd: A look at longtime Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.”
Not a parody from the AP.
Nasrallah was a ruthless, murderous terrorist. pic.twitter.com/LcyxerVmNv
— Rep. Mike Waltz (@michaelgwaltz) September 28, 2024
While the headline was eventually changed after widespread criticism, the article still portrayed Nasrallah as an “astute strategist” and “idolized” leader, rather than focusing on his role as a terrorist responsible for countless innocent lives lost.
The Washington Post took it a step further, portraying Nasrallah as a “father figure” and a “moral compass.”
Are we expecting a Hallmark Father’s Day card selection for ‘terrorists and suicide bombers’ next?
The @washingtonpost calling Hezbollah’s Nasrallah a ‘moral compass’ & ‘father figure’ is beyond repulsive. His hands were soaked with American and Israeli blood. pic.twitter.com/UZcIU23gwL
— StopAntisemitism (@StopAntisemites) September 28, 2024
This is beyond outrageous!
Nasrallah’s version of morality includes launching rockets at Israeli towns, killing innocent people, and destabilizing an entire region.
Let’s not forget, Israel took action against Nasrallah after enduring years of his terrorist organization, Hezbollah, launching attacks and escalating violence.
Since the October 7 massacre, Hezbollah has fired rockets non-stop at Israel’s northern border, forcing the IDF to respond.
The media’s glorification of this terrorist is not just misguided; it’s offensive to the victims who suffered from Nasrallah’s brutal attacks.
Don’t stay silent – call out these outlets for their distorted coverage and demand accountability!
Email The Washington Post at letters@washpost.com
Sample email
Subject: Urgent: Misleading Coverage of Hassan Nasrallah
Hello,
I am writing to express my deep concern over your recent portrayal of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Describing him as “charismatic” or a “father figure” dangerously misrepresents the reality of his role as a terrorist who has inflicted violence and suffering for decades.
It is crucial for responsible journalism to provide accurate and unbiased coverage, especially regarding figures who have caused immense harm. I urge you to reconsider this narrative and offer your readers a true reflection of his actions.
Sincerely,
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