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The Associated Press previewed the likely death of Hezbollah terrorist leader Hassan Nasrallah with a lengthy biographical article that rivaled The Washington Post -- which famously referred to Al Qaeda terrorist leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi as an "austere religious scholar -- in its effort to frame
the Islamic extremist in a positive light.

The original headline was posted on Friday, and it read, "Charismatic and shrewd: A look at longtime Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah." But Saturday morning, the headline had already been edited to read simply, "Who is
longtime Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah?"

The quick edit appears to have been a response to the critics who flooded X with comments about how positive a tone the AP had adopted when talking about the leader of a terrorist organization.

AG Hamilton showed a side-by-side of the Nasrallah headline with one about
the late U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe (R-OK): "Former U.S. Sen. Inhofe, defense
hawk who called human-caused climate change a 'hoax,' dies at 89."

"AP on the death of a Republican Senator vs The possible death of a terror leader responsible for tens of thousands of deaths," Hamilton captioned the screenshots.

AP on the death of a Republican Senator

vs

The possible death of a terror leader responsible for tens of
thousands of deaths. pic.twitter.com/xy04v0s0dv

-- AG (@AGHamilton29) September 28, 2024

"@AP, I'm sorry for your loss," Hillel Neuer posted. "'Charismatic and shrewd.... an astute strategist... considered a pragmatist... idolized by his Lebanese Shiite followers... respected by millions across the Arab and
Islamic world...' Maybe next time, speak to his victims."

.@AP I'm sorry for your loss.

"Charismatic and shrewd.... an astute strategist... considered a
pragmatist... idolized by his Lebanese Shiite followers... respected
by millions across the Arab and Islamic world... "
https://t.co/bezopcUSTe

Maybe next time, speak to his victims. pic.twitter.com/qUb3EbRMri

-- Hillel Neuer (@HillelNeuer) September 28, 2024

"Not a parody from the AP. Nasrallah was a ruthless, murderous terrorist,"
Rep. Mike Waltz (R-FL) added.

Not a parody from the AP.

Nasrallah was a ruthless, murderous terrorist.
pic.twitter.com/LcyxerVmNv

-- Rep. Mike Waltz (@michaelgwaltz) September 28, 2024

"Nasrallah is not a 'charismatic leader.' He is a bloodthirsty, anti-Semitic terrorist. Hope this helps, @AP," Rep. Anthony D'Esposito (R-NY) said.

Nasrallah is not a "charismatic leader." He is a bloodthirsty,
anti-Semitic terrorist.

Hope this helps, @AP. pic.twitter.com/EVayDXVj0U

-- Rep. Anthony D'Esposito (@RepDesposito) September 28, 2024

In addition to the headline, the AP delivered a full 12 paragraphs before the word "terrorist" was even mentioned. Instead, the outlet referred to
Nasrallah as an "astute strategist," an "archenemy of Israel," and "a fiery orator viewed as an extremist."

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Let's go Brandon!

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On Oct 1, 2024 at 1:30:41 AM PDT, "Ubiquitous" <weberm@polaris.net> wrote:

The Associated Press previewed the likely death of Hezbollah terrorist leader

Hassan Nasrallah with a lengthy biographical article that rivaled The Washington Post -- which famously referred to Al Qaeda terrorist leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi as an "austere religious scholar -- in its effort to frame the Islamic extremist in a positive light.

That awkward moment when you have to retract and amend (without comment, of course) your headline and article about Israel's liquidation of Nasrallah because it sounded like an obituary for a beloved relative.

Yes, AP, we know you go into mourning whenever a jihadi terrorist gets turned into paste, and we're sorry for your loss, but from now on do try and be a little less overt for your support of Jew-killing, anti-American barbarians, please?

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