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The protests, which escalated into riots, saw demonstrators attempting to breach the hotel premises where a group of Israelis were reportedly staying.

The protests erupted at Omonia Square, with demonstrators chanting slogans against Israel and attempting to forcefully enter the hotel.

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[–] givesomefucks@lemmy.world 24 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I24 used to be halfway decent, but not since the genocide started.

However, during the 2023 Israel-Hamas conflict, i24 has reported favorably on the Israeli government and their actions and negatively on Palestine, such as this: “One of the commanders told me they saw babies’ heads cut off. soldiers told me they believe 40 babies, children were killed.” To date, this claim has not been verified.

Generally, news reporting is not always factual and sometimes unsubstantiated. Further, the network holds a pro-government bias that currently leans right.

https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/i24-news/

They've been one of the main spreaders of propaganda since.

It's only a matter of time before their rating drops the last level to no longer be an acceptable source here.

Given the circumstances, I'd like to see mods take a proactive stance.

[–] Linkerbaan@lemmy.world 0 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Mods treat MBFC like a holy grail and that site is ran by Zionists so you're out of luck.

[–] psvrh@lemmy.ca 14 points 4 months ago (1 children)

This is on Netanyahu.

He's put a target on the collective back of the entire Jewish diaspora, just to save his own political skin.

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 19 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I agree with your statement (I am Jewish), but in this case, it doesn't sound like antisemitism was involved. Just criticism of Israel, something that is not antisemitic, no matter how much Israel and its supporters claim it is.

[–] Okigotitnow@lemmy.world 4 points 4 months ago

Well. It sounds more then criticism. Sounds like a use of violence to destroy the hotel and try to attack Israeli people (which do not represent the Israeli government) It's not a question of antisemitic behavior. It's just uneducated people taking out steam in the wrong place.