Why does the Liberal Media hate Israel so much?

[Ronin13]

I have a friend whom I've known for almost 20 years living in Yaffa, Israel, and she pointed something shocking out to me today, along with a question posed by Glenn Beck recently: "Why does the liberal media hate Israel so much?" I mean, we all know the liberal media sucks, and doesn't have any integrity or responsibility to the truth, but for crying out loud, they're going all out on their criticism and hate of the Jewish State. Why aren't they reporting the facts?

What Huffpo and the NY Times are reporting however are deeply disturbing false narratives. For one, the retribution for the kidnapped and murdered Israeli teens, which ended with Mohammad Abu Khudair being burned alive is being reported by NYT, but they fail to mention that the actors in this retaliation were not representative of the Israeli people, and were arrested.

Then Huffpo reports all about the Israeli air campaign from 8 July through today, even reporting that the UN Human Rights Chief doubts the legality of the airstrikes. Again, where are the facts? Why is there no mention of the over 100 rockets fired into Israeli civilian centers by Hamas from 4 July to 7 July? Where is the report about the 140 rockets in 24 hours fired by Hamas from 7-8 July? All of these rockets being fired with no response from Israel.

So what gives? Why does the left hate Israel so much? You'd think that in their "infinite compassion" they would sympathize with the non-aggressive Israelis... I just don't get it. Anyone here have any insight they could shed on this utter hatred by the liberals?

[davsel]

Antisemitism due to jealousy of success and fear of morality.

[Great-Kazoo]

Thank you for spacing your post out to a readable level.

[Ronin13]

Thank you for spacing your post out to a readable level.

You're welcome! I learned my lesson.

[Circuits]

Cuz Joos?

More likely because they're not good, liberal East Coast Jews?

[Aloha_Shooter]

It all goes back to the "enemy of my enemy is my friend" paradigm. People who opposed Communism decades ago also supported Israel's right to exist so Leftists reflexively supported the Arabs and Palestinians. That continued for decades so the self-same Leftists still support the Palestinians and malign and distort the truth about Israel even if they are Jews -- all the more so because the horrid villain Bebe Netanyahu dares to stand up to and even tell the truth about Obama.

The NY Times transitioned from journalism to active political diatribes decades ago; it's little more than a rag today. I'm not even going to touch the Puffington Host.

[Irving]

Which country is more wealthy/well off?

[MarkCO]

It is not just the Liberal media. The Jewish race has historically been the most hated on the earth for a long long time. Christians with the power have had the Jews (Israel) backs for many years as well. With a President who leans more towards empathy with muslims than all the prior US presidents who had (or at least spoke with) empathy for the Jews, and Israel, it makes sense in a twisted way.

Regardless of your personal religious beliefs, the war record of the Jewish nation is fascinating to study, especially as you contrast it with their action, or lack thereof, as a people.

[BushMasterBoy]

Islamic oil? Lots of $$$ there!

[Great-Kazoo]

They are despised by the left because, Israel doesn't give a shit what a bunch of flag burning, hands outs say. They don't apologize after bombing a hard target who had family members around him, hoping Israel wouldn't paint his tent. One or two less reproductive enemies to deal with.