Lebanon's agony 2: the US media's viewpoint

It's a lot to get through, but a Newshour with Jim Lehrer devoted to US media coverage of the Israeli assault on the Lebanon is certainly worth a look and, even better, a listen. Several analysts mull over the problems, which include pro-Israeli bias, Israel's censorship on military affairs and the difficulties of reporting from southern Lebanon. Example of one interesting comment, from Donatella Lorch, a former NBC correspondent: "Israel has always been an incredibly sensitive subject. You touch it with a 10-foot pole." And, for good measure, take a look at a commentary by John Barry of Newsweek entitled Israel's mistake. (Via NewsHour with Jim Lehrer)