{"id":2064422,"date":"2023-10-12T05:58:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T09:58:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/meet-the-la-times-reporter-who-doesnt-want-you-to-know-hamas-beheads-babies\/"},"modified":"2023-10-12T05:59:46","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T09:59:46","slug":"meet-the-la-times-reporter-who-doesnt-want-you-to-know-hamas-beheads-babies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/meet-the-la-times-reporter-who-doesnt-want-you-to-know-hamas-beheads-babies\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing the LA Times Reporter Hiding Hamas&#8217; Baby Beheadings"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmeet-the-la-times-reporter-who-doesnt-want-you-to-know-hamas-beheads-babies%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2064422&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>Investigative Reporter \u200dAdam Elmahrek \u2063Labels Israel an &#8216;Apartheid State&#8217;<\/h2>\n<figure><figcaption>Hamas attack aftermath \u2064(Reuters\/Ronen Zvulun), Adam\u200b Elmahrek (LA Times)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div>\n<p><em>Los Angeles \u200cTimes<\/em> investigative reporter Adam Elmahrek, \u200dknown for covering California&#8217;s pot\u200b industry, has sparked controversy by dismissing claims of Hamas beheading babies\u2062 during their assault on Israel. Despite \u200bevidence from various sources, Elmahrek insists that the reports are &#8220;unverified&#8221; and &#8220;sensational.&#8221; He even questions the credibility of the Israeli military, the main source behind the claims. Surprisingly, Elmahrek&#8217;s employer, the \u200c <em>Times<\/em>, has \u2062remained silent on the matter.<\/p>\n<p>While French journalist\u2062 Margot Haddad and reputable news outlets like CBS and CNN\u200b have confirmed the horrifying \u200cbeheadings, Elmahrek, \u2063who identifies as a &#8220;Palestinian citizen\u2064 of Israel&#8221; and\u2064 has previously referred \u2062to Israel as an &#8220;apartheid state,&#8221;\u200d has chosen not to share this\u2062 information. Instead, he \u200cargues against reporting on\u2064 these &#8220;heinous allegations&#8221; and claims they have not been verified. Even President Joe Biden, who \u200cinitially confirmed the reports, faced criticism from Elmahrek when the White House cited\u200c Israeli media as evidence.<\/p>\n<p>Elmahrek&#8217;s refusal\u200b to acknowledge the confirmed beheadings reflects a concerning trend of downplaying Hamas atrocities \u2064in some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/warning-for-america-the-four-steps-of-marxist-takeover-were-activated-in-2020\/\" title=\"Warning for America: The Four Steps of Marxist Takeover Were Activated in 2020\">left-wing media outlets<\/a>. MSNBC, for \u200cexample, has been using\u200c terms like &#8220;militants&#8221; or &#8220;fighters&#8221; to describe Hamas terrorists, despite criticism from the Anti-Defamation League. Elmahrek, who has been with the <em>Times<\/em> since \u200d2016 and is known for exposing corruption in the pot industry, has a \u2062history of anti-Israel activism. He signed an open\u2064 letter accusing Israel of apartheid and denouncing journalists for asking Palestinians about violence or Hamas\u2064 rockets.<\/p>\n<p>Elmahrek&#8217;s disbelief\u2062 in Hamas atrocities\u2063 seems \u2064to align with\u2062 the \u200c <em>Times<\/em>&#8216; stance. \u2063The outlet recently removed a mention \u200dof Hamas terrorists raping Israeli women, claiming the reports were unsubstantiated.\u200b Elmahrek used this correction as an opportunity to criticize \u200dmainstream \u2062media for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/im-suing-joe-biden-rudy-giuliani-files-lawsuit-against-potus-in-new-hampshire-court\/\" title=\"Rudy Giuliani sues Joe Biden in New Hampshire court.\">spreading\u200d misinformation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Survivors of Hamas&#8217;s music festival massacre have\u200d come forward with eyewitness accounts of\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/meet-the-la-times-reporter-who-doesnt-want-you-to-know-hamas-beheads-babies\/\" title=\"Introducing the LA Times Reporter Hiding Hamas' Baby Beheadings\">terrorist \u2064attackers \u2064raping women<\/a>. However, \u2062Elmahrek acknowledged one of the \u2064witnesses \u200bin a negative\u2064 light, highlighting their call for genocidal vengeance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Published \u200bunder:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/freebeacon.com\/tag\/anti-semitism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anti-Semitism<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/freebeacon.com\/tag\/disinformation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Disinformation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/freebeacon.com\/tag\/gaza\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gaza<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/freebeacon.com\/tag\/hamas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hamas<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/freebeacon.com\/tag\/israel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Israel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/freebeacon.com\/tag\/journalists\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Journalists<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/freebeacon.com\/tag\/los-angeles-times\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Los Angeles Times<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/freebeacon.com\/tag\/misinformation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Misinformation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/freebeacon.com\/tag\/murder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Murder<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/freebeacon.com\/tag\/rape\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rape<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/freebeacon.com\/tag\/terror-attack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terror Attack<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/freebeacon.com\/tag\/terrorism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terrorism<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200bHow \u2063does Adam Elmahrek&#8217;s dismissal \u200bof\u2064 evidence and claims of beheadings contribute to the narrative that Hamas is \u2062not committing atrocities during their assault on Israel?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Lence, \u2062claiming it perpetuates \u200ba &#8220;racist&#8221; narrative. With his latest dismissal of the beheadings,\u200d Elmahrek&#8217;s bias is\u200d becoming increasingly apparent.<\/p>\n<p>While journalists are expected to present unbiased and objective reporting, it\u2063 is clear that Elmahrek has failed to do so in this case.\u200d By disregarding evidence\u2062 and dismissing the claims \u2064of beheadings as &#8220;unverified,&#8221; he is not only doing a disservice \u200bto\u200d his profession but also contributing\u2064 to the false narrative that Hamas is\u2062 not committing atrocities during their assault on Israel.<\/p>\n<p>Elmahrek&#8217;s labeling of Israel\u200c as an \u200d&#8221;apartheid state&#8221; further demonstrates his\u200d bias against the country. The term &#8220;apartheid&#8221; is historically associated with the discriminatory \u2063policies of\u2063 South Africa, and its application to Israel is a gross misrepresentation of the complex situation in the region. Such\u200c inflammatory language is irresponsible and undermines any credibility Elmahrek claims to have as an investigative journalist.<\/p>\n<p>The fact that \u2064the <em>Los Angeles Times<\/em> has remained silent\u200b on Elmahrek&#8217;s controversial statements is also concerning. As a reputable news outlet, they should hold their reporters\u200b to a high standard of professional ethics and ensure that their reporting is \u200bfair, accurate, and unbiased. By failing to address\u2063 this issue, the <em>Times<\/em> risks tarnishing its own reputation and losing the trust of \u2063its readers.<\/p>\n<p>It is crucial \u200dthat journalists maintain their integrity and\u200c adhere \u2062to the principles of their profession, especially when reporting on sensitive and contentious issues such as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.\u200b Elmahrek&#8217;s biased reporting not only undermines the credibility of the media but also perpetuates a \u2064distorted narrative that hinders any efforts \u2064towards peace and understanding in the region.<\/p>\n<p>It is \u200cimportant for the public to be critical consumers of news and to seek out multiple sources and perspectives \u200bto form their own informed opinions. Journalists like Adam Elmahrek, who blatantly \u2063disregard evidence and push their own \u2064agenda, only serve to\u200b further divide and polarize society. In the pursuit of\u2062 truth and justice, it is essential that journalists uphold the highest standards of reporting and refrain from injecting their personal biases into their work.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Adam Elmahrek, an LA Times investigative reporter, labeled Israel an &#8216;apartheid state&#8217; following a Hamas attack. Despite his focus on California&#8217;s pot industry, Elmahrek dismisses claims of Hamas beheading babies as &#8220;disinformation.&#8221; His stance raises questions about his expertise on Israel, a topic he has never covered for the newspaper.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":176,"featured_media":2064423,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[544],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2064422","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-free-beacon"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2064422","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/176"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2064422"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2064422\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2064423"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2064422"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2064422"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2064422"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}