"...Hamas — and the civilian population it represents — paid a heavy price in human casualties over the weekend..."
This statement also means "...Hamas - and the civilian population that supports it...." in an innuendo to the idea that the people are also responsible for their government's actions.This same idea is the basis of all terrorist activity in the world. Terrorists view civilians -especially in western democratic states- as being responsible for what their governments do, and therefor, justifying their killing. The statement also holds a new tone that refers to the Palestinian "People" by their political affiliations, when so far across time, they have always been referred to as one people.
I hope Arab media can learn from Western media and adress the deeper long term picture rather than pick on the surface.
Finally, I urge everyone to send a letter to the editor: Click here and voice your outrage at their support for civilian killings.
