Beirut Suburbs or “Hezbollah Stronghold”? U.S. Media Parrots Israeli Propaganda to Justify Bombing Civilians
Calling south Beirut a militant “stronghold” makes it sound like a giant military base, rather than a dense and vibrant urban area.
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Calling south Beirut a militant “stronghold” makes it sound like a giant military base, rather than a dense and vibrant urban area.
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