Accuracy in language is a trait of high civilization which is why leftists and Islamists always try to destroy the meaning of words.
Anyway, this is beside the point, reporting on Israel's atrocities and its genocide in Gaza has been accurate for the most part, unlike the lies coming out of Israeli government or IDF.
The huge story about mass graves of Indigenous people found near Catholic churches in Canada was a blood libel (i.e. it was a complete lie).
https://www.mercatornet.com/canada_s_mass_graves_scandal_is_...
I have Jewish blood in me, you moron. I was raised by a Jew.
In the current context, OP's use of "insane blood libel" is a very efficient way to communicate his interpretation of the article. And probably his cultural/political background and worldview. And his emotions on the subject.
The terms you've suggested would, at best, be far less efficient for that purpose.
The "thermobaric bomb" part is the specific claim and it's what has the highest propaganda value. The accusation is that the IDF used some specialized weapon to intentionally "vaporize people".
Qatar's entire national defense strategy rests on propaganda and influence campaigns, they have essentially no military. There's no reason to give any credence or benefit of the doubt.
As a result, for years following 9/11 remains ( sometimes very small ) were found and immediately catalogued and DNA tested in the hopes some of the victims would finally have something that could be buried.
It's truly horrific to be unable to tell a family for certain that their loved one is definitely gone. And there are folks from that event who are still entirely missing, no remains found. Their families had to bury empty caskets with a lack of closure.
It's a pretty horrid thing.
Even some financed by Y Combinator.
The thing about weapons is that these startups will have no control in what circumstances they are used.
The hypocrisy is people coming here and claiming that such things happening in the world disturb them.
The world would definitely be a safer place if everyone was a pacifist.
Hamas documents have shown direct contact between Hamas propaganda chiefs and Al Jazeera news rooms with direct sharing of material such as hostage videos and terrorist body cams
https://www.terrorism-info.org.il/app/uploads/2025/10/E_098_...
AJ seems to be pro-Russia, anti-Israel, anti-USA, pro-Iran islamic "republic". The islamic republic is all about deception, cutting internet to the whole country and reopening it 3 weeks later heavily filtered.
I can never believe them or any of their allies.
Al Jazeera operates entirely at the pleasure of the Al Thani royal family—from whom it receives 90% of its revenue.
Qatar, likewise, provides Hamas with essential financial lifelines—billions in aid over the years, including regular cash transfers for salaries, fuel, and reconstruction in Gaza. Hamas's political leadership lives comfortably in Doha, which gives the Al Thani family a direct channel to influence decisions there. Without Qatar's support, Hamas would struggle to function as effectively, making Doha the group's most critical backer.
So, again, Al Jazeera is effectively a mouthpiece for Hamas or, rather, both are limbs of Qatar's ruling Al Thani family.
Many Arab regimes face publics where the Palestinian cause remains a sacred, unifying obsession, transcending borders and sects. Leaders amplify Gaza outrage via state media to rally citizens around the flag, distracting from internal woes like economic stagnation, youth unemployment, or repression.
The status quo—intermittent flares—lets everyone virtue-signal, fund proxies cheaply, and avoid accountability for real peace (which demands painful compromises like PA reform or Israeli concessions).
Meanwhile, captured Hamas documents reveal systematic coordination with Al Jazeera, including editorial guidelines, secure phone lines for real-time instructions, and directives to shape coverage. It's less a news outlet than a geopolitical lever, stoking emotions to maintain regional clout.
So while the core reality of airstrikes holds, it's distorted by propaganda into disproportionate horror.
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