Nice post Nick.
It does concern me that there is a huge global disconnect between what goes on in the Israel / Palestinian region and how it is reported throughout the world (or more specifically in the USA).
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Graham,
I too don't want to antagonise those from a former British colony but I believe you are correct.
Although things have improved with the advent of digital channels. My wife did a student teacher exchange to the USA back in the early 80's and one of the things she said was extremely frustrating was the total lack on TV of any news stories from outside the USA.