If I were starting a war, and I'm not...I just sell sandwiches...I'd probably take out the media right away so my enemy couldn't see my moves. Just sayin.
But also too many Pro-Palestinians. Israel can be wrong in some pursuits and right in others. This isnt WW2 with clear good guy bad guy lines in the sand…This is more like WW1 where things arent quite clear
Don't know about all the rest of the comments here, but personally I found the clip amusing. And Jihad Karen wagging her disapproving finger and scolding the audience gets a wake-up call in mid-rant. Hilarious.
What I will say about this conflict is that neither side eats bacon, so it's not my war.
Yes, the deliberate bombing of media buildings such as television or radio stations can be considered a war crime, but it depends on the context and intent behind the attack.
Under International Humanitarian Law (IHL), particularly the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols:
Civilian Objects Are Protected
Media buildings (TV or radio stations) are civilian objects and are protected from attack unless they become military objectives. To lawfully target them, they must:
Contribute effectively to military action, and
Offer a definite military advantage if destroyed.
For example, if a station is used to coordinate military operations or transmit enemy orders, it may be considered a legitimate target.
Propaganda Is Not a Lawful Target
Broadcasting propaganda or enemy morale-boosting material is not enough to justify an attack. As per international rulings (e.g., NATO's conduct during the Kosovo War), incitement to violence or direct participation in hostilities might change this, but general propaganda does not make media a military target.
Proportionality and Precaution
Even if a media facility is a legitimate target, the attack must still meet the principles of:
Proportionality: Civilian harm must not be excessive compared to the anticipated military gain.
Precaution: Attacks must be planned to minimize civilian harm.
Examples and Precedents
NATO bombing of RTS (Serbian state TV) in 1999: Controversial. Amnesty International and other observers criticized it as a possible violation of IHL, because the station was not clearly a military objective.
Iraq War: Attacks on Al Jazeera offices and other media prompted accusations of targeting journalists and civilian infrastructure, possibly constituting war crimes.
International Humanitarian Law (IHL), particularly the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols:
So both things that were arbitrarily made up and are ignored by everyone unless the International Establishment needs a reason to bludgeon opposition in the public consciousness?
Somewhat ironically some of the most egregious Violators of the convention have been signatories of the convention.
It may be a war crime but so is spewing misinformation and propaganda to your countryman. In the US Barry did away with the Smith Mundt Act which prohibited that kind of thing yet here we are. As they say all is fair in love and war!
If I were starting a war, and I'm not...I just sell sandwiches...I'd probably take out the media right away so my enemy couldn't see my moves. Just sayin.
I don't support Isreal,but that is a good target.
Television stations are a completely legitimate military target... if they are spewing military propaganda, or encouraging people to fight.
The only mistake here is in NOT starting with the TV stations within the first hour.
Israel committed an Act of War by attacking a Sovereign Nation. Please don't turn GAW into a Cheer Leading site for Genocidal Israel.
Amen. Too many Israeli shills on this site.
But also too many Pro-Palestinians. Israel can be wrong in some pursuits and right in others. This isnt WW2 with clear good guy bad guy lines in the sand…This is more like WW1 where things arent quite clear
WW2 is foggy to most people -- even more foggy than WW1, due to false propaganda.
Israel has targeted the press since it's inception as a country
many examples
Since they began being weaponized and spewing propaganda. In other words, since day 1.
Hey Israel I think we have some Iranian stations in America, don't forget them.
Don't know about all the rest of the comments here, but personally I found the clip amusing. And Jihad Karen wagging her disapproving finger and scolding the audience gets a wake-up call in mid-rant. Hilarious.
What I will say about this conflict is that neither side eats bacon, so it's not my war.
When they become propaganda distribution centers.
Why did I think of Baghdad Bob😂😂😂
This fucking idiot has no idea what she was saying and supports the Mullahs.
Iranians are absolutely tired of Islamist fundamentalism in the country.
How do you KNOW that?
I'm not saying you're wrong, because I don't know.
I'm simply curious: How do YOU ... KNOW ... that? What is your evidence to support your claim?
I was a diplomat and I just traveled through Jordan, Israel and Iran.
Obligatory ChatGPT:
Yes, the deliberate bombing of media buildings such as television or radio stations can be considered a war crime, but it depends on the context and intent behind the attack.
Under International Humanitarian Law (IHL), particularly the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols:
Contribute effectively to military action, and
Offer a definite military advantage if destroyed.
For example, if a station is used to coordinate military operations or transmit enemy orders, it may be considered a legitimate target.
Propaganda Is Not a Lawful Target Broadcasting propaganda or enemy morale-boosting material is not enough to justify an attack. As per international rulings (e.g., NATO's conduct during the Kosovo War), incitement to violence or direct participation in hostilities might change this, but general propaganda does not make media a military target.
Proportionality and Precaution Even if a media facility is a legitimate target, the attack must still meet the principles of:
Proportionality: Civilian harm must not be excessive compared to the anticipated military gain.
Precaution: Attacks must be planned to minimize civilian harm.
Examples and Precedents NATO bombing of RTS (Serbian state TV) in 1999: Controversial. Amnesty International and other observers criticized it as a possible violation of IHL, because the station was not clearly a military objective.
Iraq War: Attacks on Al Jazeera offices and other media prompted accusations of targeting journalists and civilian infrastructure, possibly constituting war crimes.
So both things that were arbitrarily made up and are ignored by everyone unless the International Establishment needs a reason to bludgeon opposition in the public consciousness?
Somewhat ironically some of the most egregious Violators of the convention have been signatories of the convention.
Well theyre not completely ignored or youd be seeing everyone using hollow point rifle rounds on the battle field
What happens when the media is committing crimes by spreading propaganda on behalf of the regime?
It may be a war crime but so is spewing misinformation and propaganda to your countryman. In the US Barry did away with the Smith Mundt Act which prohibited that kind of thing yet here we are. As they say all is fair in love and war!
MAYBE you could ASK TRUMP....Media is ONLY 1 of the 7 mountains and next to Military probably the biggest and most effective.
QUESTION: President Trump why are messing with Disney Corp
ANSWER: You gotta ask?
If you think MEDIA is NOT a target....hope your not asleep behind the wheel
Since the first day NBC aired Milton Berle in drag.
Critical infrastructure is when.