Even the casual HuffPost observer is well aware that practically as soon as a negative story concerning Israel breaks (or can be spun that way), it gets prominent placement on the front page.
Almost invariably, such stories are matched with pictures that advance what HuffPost blogger and noted legal scholar Alan Dershowitz described as the site's "hard-left bias" on Israeli affairs. Israelis are visually depicted on HuffPost almost invariably in militaristic, hard-line terms --- while Palestinians, Lebanese, etc., are portrayed (often in staged photos) as ever-innocent victims, and the terrorists that many/most support as courageous "freedom fighters."
Together, as is documented at HB, these stories and pictures form the "red meat" that incites vicious anti-Israel perceptions, lies, propaganda and blood libels contained in user comments (some of which are tinged with fiery anti-Semitism).
But what happens when something hopeful or positive emerges from Israel?
A story that challenges the constant Israel-bashing, Islamist-sympathizing biases among the hard left, as expressed on HuffPost --- which bills itself as "The Internet Newspaper"?
They don't appear anywhere on the main page, if on the site at all.
This thread will contain a regularly-updated listing of these items that were in other prominent news media, which HuffPost could have accessed, just as it aggregates its content from sources throughout the world... but apparently chose not to.
Keep this in mind the next time a flare-up occurs between Israel and its neighbors, and the kinds of sentiments that you see expressed by America's hard-left, which HuffPost now caters to, and helps to keep motivated.
(4/12/09; AP) Netanyahu, Abbas Have 'Friendly' Phone Conversation About Peace Efforts
Excerpt: Israel's new prime minister spoke to the Palestinian president on Sunday for the first time since taking office, telling him that he seeks close cooperation to drive peace efforts forward.
(4/12/09; BBC) Netanyahu 'Ready For Peace Talks'
Excerpt: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has told Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas he intends to resume talks and co-operation to promote peace. It was their first contact since Mr Netanyahu took office on 31 March. Mr Abbas initiated the telephone call, which Mr Netanyahu's office described as "friendly and warm".
(3/20/09; YNet) Young Israeli Entrepreneurs Win Int'l Competition
Excerpt: Students from Afula, some from disadvantaged backgrounds, win top prizes in entrepreneurship challenge in Bulgaria
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