In its headline above a recent article detailing foreign military activities in Syria, The Washington Post created a false equivalence between Israel’s defensive strikes and Russia’s offensive campaigns within the war-torn country. At least 10 people were killed in Syria overnight and this morning, following Israeli strikes on the capital in the south and Russian strikes in the northwest of the country. As a respected news organization that wields huge influence, The Washington Post should have been more prudent when deciding on a headline for its recent piece about Israeli and Russian military intervention in Syria. By conflating Israeli and Russian strikes, The Washington Post presents a distorted picture that sees Israel and Russia as effectively pursuing the same goals and tactics in Syria. When The Washington Post ostensibly links Israel’s and Russia’s military activities in Syria, it not only obscures the truth but also robs its readers of objective and trustworthy news.

Source: Washington Post July 25, 2022 16:11 UTC