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Personalizing the Conflict:
A Decade of an Assault on
Israel’s Premiers in the Arab Media
ROBERT G. SUGARMAN, National Chair
ROBERT S. SUGARMAN, National Chair
ABRAHAM H. FOXMAN, National Director
ABRAHAM H. FOXMAN, National Director
KENNETH JACOBSON, Deputy National Director
KENNETH JACOBSON, Deputy National Director
MICHAEL SALBERG, Associate National Director
Director, International Affairs
MICHAEL SALBERG, Associate National Director
Director, International Affairs
DAVID MILLSTONE, Chair, International Affairs
DAVID MILLSTONE, Chair, International Affairs
JAY RUDERMAN, Vice-Chair, International Affairs
JAY RUDERMAN, Vice-Chair, International Affairs
SUSAN HELLER PINTO, Director
Middle Eastern Affairs and International Analysis
SUSAN HELLER PINTO, Director
JUDITH SABBA, Analyst
JUDITH SABBA, Analyst
CAROLE NURIEL
Senior Middle Eastern Affairs Analyst
CAROLE NURIEL
Senior Middle Eastern Affairs Analyst
ARI BELL
Middle Eastern Affairs Analyst
ARI BELL
Middle Eastern Affairs Analyst
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Index
Index
Introduction
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Introduction
4
Ehud Barak (July 1999-March 2001)
5
Ehud Barak (July 1999-March 2001)
5
Ariel Sharon (March 2001-April 2006)
12
Ariel Sharon (March 2001-April 2006)
12
Ehud Olmert (April 2006-March 2009)
82
Ehud Olmert (April 2006-March 2009)
82
Binyamin Netanyahu (March 2009-Currently)
107
Binyamin Netanyahu (March 2009-Currently)
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Select List of Arab Media Outlets
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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Over the past decade the four Israeli Prime Ministers in office have been depicted in a
Over the past decade the four Israeli Prime Ministers in office have been depicted in a
demonizing and offensive manner across the Arab world. These cartoons are a visually
demonizing and offensive manner across the Arab world. These cartoons are a visually
powerful medium which has shaped Arab perceptions of Ehud Barak, Ariel Sharon, Ehud
powerful medium which has shaped Arab perceptions of Ehud Barak, Ariel Sharon, Ehud
Olmert and Benjamin Netanyahu.
Olmert and Benjamin Netanyahu.
In the Arab world the press is often owned and controlled by the government and,
In the Arab world the press is often owned and controlled by the government and,
even in cases where newspapers claim to be independent, the content must be approved
even in cases where newspapers claim to be independent, the content must be approved
and edited by the governments.
and edited by the governments.
This report includes a sample of cartoons depicting Israeli Prime Ministers between
This report includes a sample of cartoons depicting Israeli Prime Ministers between
the years 2000-2010. These cartoons express extreme anti-Israeli and often purely anti-
the years 2000-2010. These cartoons express extreme anti-Israeli and often purely anti-
Semitic sentiment, questioning Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish state and often mocking its
Semitic sentiment, questioning Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish state and often mocking its
commitment to democratic values. The hateful way Israeli Prime Ministers are depicted
commitment to democratic values. The hateful way Israeli Prime Ministers are depicted
incites people not only against the Israeli leadership but against the Israeli people and Jews,
incites people not only against the Israeli leadership but against the Israeli people and Jews,
in general. Common themes include depicting leaders as Nazis, blood-thirty butchers, devils
in general. Common themes include depicting leaders as Nazis, blood-thirty butchers, devils
and animals such as dogs, worms and serpents.
and animals such as dogs, worms and serpents.
All material in this compilation was translated by ADL from the original Arabic.
All material in this compilation was translated by ADL from the original Arabic.
On the cover: (from top to bottom) Ash-Sharq al-Awsat, November 23, 2000 (United Kingdom)
In Arabic: “The Killing Fields.”; Al-Hayat al-Jadida, April 22, 2003 (Palestinian Authority); Al-Khabar,
March 4, 2008 (Algeria) Headline: "The New Nazism"; Al-Watan, April 9, 2009 (Qatar)
On the cover: (from top to bottom) Ash-Sharq al-Awsat, November 23, 2000 (United Kingdom)
In Arabic: “The Killing Fields.”; Al-Hayat al-Jadida, April 22, 2003 (Palestinian Authority); Al-Khabar,
March 4, 2008 (Algeria) Headline: "The New Nazism"; Al-Watan, April 9, 2009 (Qatar)
Personalizing the Conflict: A Decade of an Assault on Israel’s Premiers in the Arab Media
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Ehud Barak
Ehud Barak
(July 1999 – March 2001)
(July 1999 – March 2001)
Ehud Barak led Israel’s withdrawal from Southern Lebanon in May 2000, ending 18
Ehud Barak led Israel’s withdrawal from Southern Lebanon in May 2000, ending 18
years of Israeli presence there, and was deeply engaged in two rounds of unsuccessful
years of Israeli presence there, and was deeply engaged in two rounds of unsuccessful
peace talks, in both Shepherdstown and in Camp David. Following the July 2000 Camp
peace talks, in both Shepherdstown and in Camp David. Following the July 2000 Camp
David negotiations, which collapsed after Arafat walked away from Barak’s proposal, the
David negotiations, which collapsed after Arafat walked away from Barak’s proposal, the
Second Intifada broke out.
Second Intifada broke out.
Here are some of the main characteristics shown in the cartoons depicting Barak:
Here are some of the main characteristics shown in the cartoons depicting Barak:
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As being an obstacle to peace, sometimes strangling or killing the peace dove;
•
As being an obstacle to peace, sometimes strangling or killing the peace dove;
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As a bloodthirsty killer, surrounded by skulls, or killing Palestinians;
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As a bloodthirsty killer, surrounded by skulls, or killing Palestinians;
•
As a Nazi or as a war criminal, compared both to Hitler and to Milošević;
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As a Nazi or as a war criminal, compared both to Hitler and to Milošević;
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As having unquestioned U.S. support.
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As having unquestioned U.S. support.
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Ash-Sharq al-Awsat, December 20,
2000 (United Kingdom)
Four Israeli leaders are running with
knives toward a young Palestinian
boy. Running in the front: Barak and
Sharon; behind them: Netanyahu
and Peres.
Written at the bottom: "The Race…"
Four Israeli leaders are running with
knives toward a young Palestinian
boy. Running in the front: Barak and
Sharon; behind them: Netanyahu
and Peres.
Written at the bottom: "The Race…"
Al-Ahram, December 7, 2000
(Egypt)
Al-Ahram, December 7, 2000
(Egypt)
Ash-Sharq al-Awsat, November 23,
In Arabic: “The Killing Fields.”
In Arabic: “The Killing Fields.”
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Al-Ahram, November 20, 2000
(Egypt)
In Arabic: “Barak’s Hand Extended
in Peace.”
(Egypt)
In Arabic: “Barak’s Hand Extended
in Peace.”
(Egypt)
In Arabic: “No Comment.”
(Egypt)
In Arabic: “No Comment.”
(Egypt)
(Egypt)
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(Egypt)
In Arabic: “No comment.”
(Egypt)
Ash-Sharq al-Awsat, October 24,
Barak, holding a knife representing
a “National Unity Government”, is
saying to Sharon: “Help me.”
Barak, holding a knife representing
a “National Unity Government”, is
saying to Sharon: “Help me.”
Al-Ahram weekly, October 12-18,
2000 (Egypt)
Al-Ahram weekly, October 12-18,
2000 (Egypt)
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Al-Ahram, October 12, 2000 (Egypt)
Written on Barak’s rear end: “World
Opinion.”
Written on Barak’s rear end: “World
Opinion.”
The cartoon is creating a parallel
between an infamously oppressive
ruler, Slobodan Milošević in
Yugoslavia (on the right) and the
Arab world’s oppressor, Ehud Barak
in the West Bank and Gaza (on the
left).
The cartoon is creating a parallel
between an infamously oppressive
ruler, Slobodan Milošević in
Yugoslavia (on the right) and the
Arab world’s oppressor, Ehud Barak
in the West Bank and Gaza (on the
left).
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Al-Ahram weekly, May 11-17, 2000
(Egypt)
(Egypt)
Al-Ahram weekly, February 17-23,
2000 (Egypt)
Al-Ahram weekly, February 17-23,
2000 (Egypt)
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Al-Ahram, February 20, 2000
(Egypt)
Barak’s medals of honor: left:
“Striking Civilians in Lebanon”;
center: “Assassinating the
Resistance’s Leaders;” right:
“Suppressing the Intifada.”
Al-Ahram, February 20, 2000
(Egypt)
Barak’s medals of honor: left:
“Striking Civilians in Lebanon”;
center: “Assassinating the
Resistance’s Leaders;” right:
“Suppressing the Intifada.”
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Ariel Sharon
Ariel Sharon
(March 2001-April 2006)
(March 2001-April 2006)
Ariel Sharon’s first term of office was remembered mainly for a campaign of terror
Ariel Sharon’s first term of office was remembered mainly for a campaign of terror
attacks on Israeli civilians which led to the IDF Defensive Shield operation in the Jenin
attacks on Israeli civilians which led to the IDF Defensive Shield operation in the Jenin
refugee camp, in March 2002. In response to the renewed terror attacks Israel decided to
refugee camp, in March 2002. In response to the renewed terror attacks Israel decided to
build a separation barrier between the West Bank and Israel. Israel carried out defensive
build a separation barrier between the West Bank and Israel. Israel carried out defensive
killings, against Palestinian leaders that were involved in planning terrorist attacks, including,
killings, against Palestinian leaders that were involved in planning terrorist attacks, including,
Hamas leaders Sheikh Ahmad Yasin and Abd al-‘Aziz ar-Rantisi.
Hamas leaders Sheikh Ahmad Yasin and Abd al-‘Aziz ar-Rantisi.
In November 2004, Palestinian leader and PLO President, Yasser Arafat died in Paris
In November 2004, Palestinian leader and PLO President, Yasser Arafat died in Paris
leading to conspiracy theories claiming that Israel was responsible for his death.
leading to conspiracy theories claiming that Israel was responsible for his death.
In January 2006 Sharon suffered a major stroke that left him in a coma.
In January 2006 Sharon suffered a major stroke that left him in a coma.
It is clear from the quantity and nature of the cartoons, that Sharon was the most despised
It is clear from the quantity and nature of the cartoons, that Sharon was the most despised
Israeli Prime Minister of all. The Arab world held him responsible for the Sabra and Shatila
Israeli Prime Minister of all. The Arab world held him responsible for the Sabra and Shatila
massacre in 1982, and since that time he has received “special attention” from Arab
massacre in 1982, and since that time he has received “special attention” from Arab
cartoonists, who portrayed him as a bloodthirsty killer with bloody hands, eating Palestinian
cartoonists, who portrayed him as a bloodthirsty killer with bloody hands, eating Palestinian
children, drinking their blood and butchering them. He is portrayed as a devil and a vampire,
children, drinking their blood and butchering them. He is portrayed as a devil and a vampire,
a frowning dog and other demonic animals. Additionally, there are themes of portraying
a frowning dog and other demonic animals. Additionally, there are themes of portraying
Sharon as Goliath and Arafat as David and of comparing Sharon to Hitler, or showing him as
Sharon as Goliath and Arafat as David and of comparing Sharon to Hitler, or showing him as
Hitler's mentor.
Hitler's mentor.
In the political and diplomatic context, Sharon is characterized as controlling US policy and
In the political and diplomatic context, Sharon is characterized as controlling US policy and
as responsible for the war in Iraq.
as responsible for the war in Iraq.
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Al-Watan, January 18, 2006 (Qatar)
Headline: "Sharon opened his eyes
for the first time since he had the
stroke."
Headline: "Sharon opened his eyes
for the first time since he had the
stroke."
Ar-Raya, January 17, 2006 (Qatar)
Headline: "Sharon is reacting to the
smell of grilled (meat)."
Ar-Raya, January 17, 2006 (Qatar)
Headline: "Sharon is reacting to the
smell of grilled (meat)."
Headline: "Sharon's Brain."
Headline: "Sharon's Brain."
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Akhbar al-Khalij, January 6, 2006
(Bahrain)
The Doctor is saying to Sharon:
"Don’t be afraid, your heart is a
stone."
(Bahrain)
The Doctor is saying to Sharon:
"Don’t be afraid, your heart is a
stone."
Ad-Diyar, January 8, 2006
(Lebanon)
The cartoon's headline: "Sharon is
in coma due to a blood clot." On the
left, the world is saying: "Not a
blood clot, (but) a bloody history."
Ad-Diyar, January 8, 2006
(Lebanon)
The cartoon's headline: "Sharon is
in coma due to a blood clot." On the
left, the world is saying: "Not a
blood clot, (but) a bloody history."
Al-Watan, December 21, 2005
(Qatar)
(Qatar)
Al-Yawm, December 4, 2005
(Saudi Arabia)
Al-Yawm, December 4, 2005
(Saudi Arabia)
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Al-Yawm, November 29, 2005
(Saudi Arabia)
In Arabic: "Cease-fire."
(Saudi Arabia)
In Arabic: "Cease-fire."
(Saudi Arabia)
(Saudi Arabia)
Al-Watan, October 18, 2005 (Qatar)
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Ad-Dustur, September 29, 2005
(Jordan)
Headline: "Sharon is Winning the
Voting." Sharon is spilling the
"Palestinian blood."
(Jordan)
Headline: "Sharon is Winning the
Voting." Sharon is spilling the
"Palestinian blood."
Ar-Riyadh, September 28, 2005
(Saudi Arabia)
Sharon is going out of "Gaza."
(Saudi Arabia)
Sharon is going out of "Gaza."
Ad-Dustur, May 14, 2005 (Jordan)
Headline: "The American
compass!"; on the needle: “Syria.”
Headline: "The American
compass!"; on the needle: “Syria.”
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Al-Watan, February 10, 2005
(Qatar)
On the sign: “Sharem ash-Sheikh.”
(Qatar)
On the sign: “Sharem ash-Sheikh.”
Ar-Riyadh, November 28, 2004
(Saudi Arabia)
Headline: “Half of the Truth.”
On the screen: “The Western
Media.”
Ar-Riyadh, November 28, 2004
(Saudi Arabia)
Headline: “Half of the Truth.”
On the screen: “The Western
Media.”
Akhbar al-Khalij, November 6, 2004
(Bahrain)
Bush is painting the globe with
"Palestinian blood" (given to him by
Sharon), saying: "I thank the
American people because they
gave me a second chance to
continue my work".
Akhbar al-Khalij, November 6, 2004
(Bahrain)
Bush is painting the globe with
"Palestinian blood" (given to him by
Sharon), saying: "I thank the
American people because they
gave me a second chance to
continue my work".
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Al-Hayat al-Jadida, October 27,
2004 (Palestinian Authority)
Sharon is holding "Gaza's
disengagement plan," while
strangling a man representing
"Khan Yunis."
Al-Hayat al-Jadida, October 27,
Sharon is holding "Gaza's
disengagement plan," while
strangling a man representing
"Khan Yunis."
Ad-Dustur, October 12, 2004
(Jordan)
Sharon is wearing military uniform
decorated with the images of Bush
and Kerry.
(Jordan)
Sharon is wearing military uniform
decorated with the images of Bush
and Kerry.
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Ar-Riyadh, October 8, 2004
(Saudi Arabia)
Headline: "Days of Penitence
Operation". Sharon is portrayed as
a bull running towards the "Gaza
Strip."
Ar-Riyadh, October 8, 2004
(Saudi Arabia)
Headline: "Days of Penitence
Operation". Sharon is portrayed as
a bull running towards the "Gaza
Strip."
Al-Gumhuriyya, October 6, 2004
(Egypt)
Sharon depicted as a Nazi soldier is
looking at a sign saying "October
6". The soldier behind him is saying:
"We will bring a resolution to the
Security Council in order to cancel
this day's results..."
(Egypt)
Sharon depicted as a Nazi soldier is
looking at a sign saying "October
6". The soldier behind him is saying:
"We will bring a resolution to the
Security Council in order to cancel
this day's results..."
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(Egypt)
On the right: "Sharon;" on the left:
"Hitler."
(Egypt)
On the right: "Sharon;" on the left:
"Hitler."
Ar-Rai, October 4, 2004 (Jordan)
Hitler is saluting Sharon, saying to
him: "Sir!"
Ar-Rai, October 4, 2004 (Jordan)
Hitler is saluting Sharon, saying to
him: "Sir!"
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(Jordan)
Bush is writing "the American
foreign policy" through the "people's
blood."
(Jordan)
Bush is writing "the American
foreign policy" through the "people's
blood."
Al-Watan, September 13, 2004
(Qatar)
In Arabic: "Sharon is warning the
extreme right of a civil war."
(Qatar)
In Arabic: "Sharon is warning the
extreme right of a civil war."
Arab News, August 9, 2004
(Saudi Arabia)
(Saudi Arabia)
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Al-Hayat al-Jadida, July 21, 2004
(Palestinian Authority)
In Arabic: "The isolation fence".
In Arabic: "The isolation fence".
Ad-Dustur, July 20, 2004 (Jordan)
“The Palestinian citizen” (caption on
the shirt of the man in the middle) is
standing between the Israeli blood
(Sharon) and the (Palestinian)
“corruption” (caption on the right
person’s shirt).
“The Palestinian citizen” (caption on
the shirt of the man in the middle) is
standing between the Israeli blood
(Sharon) and the (Palestinian)
“corruption” (caption on the right
person’s shirt).
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Akhbar al-Khalij, July 16, 2004
(Bahrain)
In Arabic: "Dimona factories."
Akhbar al-Khalij, July 16, 2004
(Bahrain)
In Arabic: "Dimona factories."
Al-Watan, July 12, 2004 (Qatar)
In Arabic: "Lahai."
In Arabic: "Lahai."
Arab News, July 8, 2004
(Saudi Arabia)
Arab News, July 8, 2004
(Saudi Arabia)
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Al-Ahram weekly, June 10-16, 2004
(Egypt)
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Al-Ahram weekly, June 10-16, 2004
(Egypt)
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Al-Wafd, May 26, 2004 (Egypt)
Bush and Blair are pointing at "The
Arab Summit" and laughing.
Al-Wafd, May 26, 2004 (Egypt)
Bush and Blair are pointing at "The
Arab Summit" and laughing.
Al-Ahram, May 12, 2004 (Egypt)
Al-Ahram, May 12, 2004 (Egypt)
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Al-Hayat al-Jadida, May 4, 2004
A Jew\Israeli is lighting the fire
(Sharon), on which a pot full of
water is boiling an Arab.
A Jew\Israeli is lighting the fire
(Sharon), on which a pot full of
water is boiling an Arab.
Al-Wafd, April 26, 2004 (Egypt)
Bush is saying to a man
representing the “Palestinian
People,” while Sharon is slitting his
throat: "I am asking you to control
yourself."
Bush is saying to a man
representing the “Palestinian
People,” while Sharon is slitting his
throat: "I am asking you to control
yourself."
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Al-Ahram, April 26, 2004 (Egypt)
Headline: "The Peace Butchery the owner: the murderer and the
shedder of blood, Sharon and co."
Headline: "The Peace Butchery the owner: the murderer and the
shedder of blood, Sharon and co."
Al-Watan, April 26, 2004 (Qatar)
On the right - "Bush."
On the right - "Bush."
Al-Ittihad, April 23, 2004 (United
Arab Emirates)
Hitler (on the right) is saying to
Sharon (with Nazi uniform
decorated with the Star of David):
"Hi Hitler!" (instead of Heil Hitler!)
Al-Ittihad, April 23, 2004 (United
Arab Emirates)
Hitler (on the right) is saying to
Sharon (with Nazi uniform
decorated with the Star of David):
"Hi Hitler!" (instead of Heil Hitler!)
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Akhbar al-Khalij, April 23, 2004
(Bahrain)
On the right - Bush; on the left Sharon.
(Bahrain)
On the right - Bush; on the left Sharon.
Al-Ahram weekly, April 22-28, 2004
(Egypt)
(Egypt)
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Bush in Sharon's pocket. Headline:
"Five billion dollars of American aid
to Israel."
Bush in Sharon's pocket. Headline:
"Five billion dollars of American aid
to Israel."
The word in Arabic: "Peace."
The word in Arabic: "Peace."
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Ar-Riyadh, April 17, 2004 (Saudi
Arabia)
Sharon as a devil consulting Bush.
Arabia)
Sharon as a devil consulting Bush.
Ar-Rai, April 10, 2004 (Jordan)
Sharon is holding Bush while
spilling oil into Iraq.
Sharon is holding Bush while
spilling oil into Iraq.
(Bahrain)
Sharon is looking at "the next goal."
(Bahrain)
Sharon is looking at "the next goal."
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Sharon and Bush are dipping into
Palestinian and Iraqi blood
(respectively). Sharon is drinking "to
the life (freedom) of Iraq, and Bush
is drinking "to the life (democracy)
of Israel."
Sharon and Bush are dipping into
Palestinian and Iraqi blood
(respectively). Sharon is drinking "to
the life (freedom) of Iraq, and Bush
is drinking "to the life (democracy)
of Israel."
Al-Watan, April 6, 2004 (Saudi
Arabia)
Sharon is holding a book: "How to
lengthen a dinosaur's life?"
Al-Watan, April 6, 2004 (Saudi
Arabia)
Sharon is holding a book: "How to
lengthen a dinosaur's life?"
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In Arabic: "The veto."
In Arabic: "The veto."
The expression in Arabic should be
"the big Middle East," but as a word
game it is written instead of "East"
the word "bad," referring to Sharon.
The expression in Arabic should be
"the big Middle East," but as a word
game it is written instead of "East"
the word "bad," referring to Sharon.
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Al-Wafd, March 30, 2004 (Egypt)
The cartoon's headline: "No
comment."
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The cartoon's headline: "No
comment."
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Headline: “No Comment.”
Headline: “No Comment.”
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Ar-Riyadh, March 25, 2004 (Saudi
Arabia)
On the dog: “Sharon.”
Arabia)
On the dog: “Sharon.”
Arabia)
In Arabic: "Washington is calling out
to the Palestinians for self-control."
Arabia)
In Arabic: "Washington is calling out
to the Palestinians for self-control."
Ar-Rai, March 24, 2004 (Jordan)
While sitting on a glass full of
"Palestinian blood," from which
Sharon is drinking, Bush is saying:
"From this platform, I would like to
call for self-control."
While sitting on a glass full of
"Palestinian blood," from which
Sharon is drinking, Bush is saying:
"From this platform, I would like to
call for self-control."
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Headline: "The Assassination of
Sheikh Ahmad Yasin." Sharon is
standing on the "Palestinian
resistance," saying: "At last I am
satisfied."
Headline: "The Assassination of
Sheikh Ahmad Yasin." Sharon is
standing on the "Palestinian
resistance," saying: "At last I am
satisfied."
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Ad-Dustur, March 18, 2004 (Jordan)
The New Passions that Sharon is
crucifying are Palestine and Iraq,
while Bush is reading a document
about the big Middle East.
The New Passions that Sharon is
crucifying are Palestine and Iraq,
while Bush is reading a document
about the big Middle East.
Al-Ittihad, March 18, 2004 (United
Arab Emirates)
In Arabic: "The defense wall."
Al-Ittihad, March 18, 2004 (United
Arab Emirates)
In Arabic: "The defense wall."
Al-Watan, February 1, 2004 (Qatar)
Headline: "The Real Terror." The
USA is holding Sharon.
.
Al-Watan, February 1, 2004 (Qatar)
Headline: "The Real Terror." The
USA is holding Sharon.
.
On the signs: Ramallah, Jenin,
Nablus and Beit Lechem.
On the signs: Ramallah, Jenin,
Nablus and Beit Lechem.
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Al-Hayat al-Jadida, January 13,
Sharon is saying: "When you stop
terror, I will extend my hand in
peace to you."
Al-Hayat al-Jadida, January 13,
Sharon is saying: "When you stop
terror, I will extend my hand in
peace to you."
Al-Wafd, December 31, 2003
(Egypt)
Headline: "The Harvest of 2003."
From right to left: 2003's murderer
(Sharon); 2003's Spineless, The
UN; 2003's Hulagu (Bush).
(Egypt)
Headline: "The Harvest of 2003."
From right to left: 2003's murderer
(Sharon); 2003's Spineless, The
UN; 2003's Hulagu (Bush).
Akhbar al-Khalij, December 28,
2003 (Bahrain)
Akhbar al-Khalij, December 28,
2003 (Bahrain)
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(Egypt)
Sharon is saying: "I am happy like
that, I am satisfied like that." He is
standing on the "agreement for the
prohibition of the nuclear (weapon)
spread."
(Egypt)
Sharon is saying: "I am happy like
that, I am satisfied like that." He is
standing on the "agreement for the
prohibition of the nuclear (weapon)
spread."
(Qatar)
The wall creates the word "Peace."
(Qatar)
The wall creates the word "Peace."
Al-Watan, November 6, 2003
(Qatar)
In Arabic: "Sharon."
(Qatar)
In Arabic: "Sharon."
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Arab News, November 4, 2003
(Saudi Arabia)
Arab News, November 4, 2003
(Saudi Arabia)
Sharon as an ox, running towards
Syria.
Sharon as an ox, running towards
Syria.
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Al-Wafd, October 6, 2003 (Egypt)
Headline: "Today is the Memorial
Day for October's Victory". Sharon
is saying to the doctor (while
pointing at the date of October 6th):
"I don't know why, doctor, every
year at the same time I feel that my
nape hurts me."
Al-Wafd, October 6, 2003 (Egypt)
Headline: "Today is the Memorial
Day for October's Victory". Sharon
is saying to the doctor (while
pointing at the date of October 6th):
"I don't know why, doctor, every
year at the same time I feel that my
nape hurts me."
(Qatar)
Headline: "He Does not Think
Farther than his Nose."
(Qatar)
Headline: "He Does not Think
Farther than his Nose."
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Al-Wafd, September 23, 2003
(Egypt)
Arafat is saying: "Great! The home
belongs to our father... and the
foreigners are expelling us!"
(Egypt)
Arafat is saying: "Great! The home
belongs to our father... and the
foreigners are expelling us!"
(Jordan)
Headline: "Israel's Security
Council." Sharon is presented as
Goliath and Arafat as David. The
end is known - David won over
Goliath...
(Jordan)
Headline: "Israel's Security
Council." Sharon is presented as
Goliath and Arafat as David. The
end is known - David won over
Goliath...
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42
(Egypt)
Sharon is saying: “Eventually, I will
eliminate Arafat and I will take a
rest…” The Israeli soldier on the left
is saying: “How will you rest? Look
behind you!!”
(Egypt)
Sharon is saying: “Eventually, I will
eliminate Arafat and I will take a
rest…” The Israeli soldier on the left
is saying: “How will you rest? Look
behind you!!”
Akhbar al-Khalij, September 12,
2003 (Bahrain)
Sharon, with an axe representing
the USA, is fighting the Palestinian
resistance.
Akhbar al-Khalij, September 12,
2003 (Bahrain)
Sharon, with an axe representing
the USA, is fighting the Palestinian
resistance.
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43
(Saudi Arabia)
(Saudi Arabia)
(Saudi Arabia)
(Saudi Arabia)
Ad-Dustur, August 31, 2003
(Jordan)
Sharon as a dog, which is tied to
the "Hudna" (ceasefire).
(Jordan)
Sharon as a dog, which is tied to
the "Hudna" (ceasefire).
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44
Al-Watan, August 22, 2003 (Qatar)
In Arabic: "The Road Map."
Al-Watan, August 22, 2003 (Qatar)
In Arabic: "The Road Map."
Al-Watan, August 22, 2003 (Oman)
Al-Watan, August 22, 2003 (Oman)
Al-Ittihad, July 20, 2003
(United Arab Emirates)
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45
Al-Watan, July 9, 2003
(Saudi Arabia)
Al-Watan, July 9, 2003
(Saudi Arabia)
Ad-Dustur, June 24, 2003 (Jordan)
The American is saying to the Arab
man: "Catch it. Here is a cork close the blood's faucet."
The American is saying to the Arab
man: "Catch it. Here is a cork close the blood's faucet."
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46
Al-Hayat al-Jadida, June 24, 2003
Sharon is standing on a bleeding
Palestinian child, holding an axe
covered with blood. On the left, an
American is saying to the child:
"You are a terrorist!"
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Al-Hayat al-Jadida, June 24, 2003
Sharon is standing on a bleeding
Palestinian child, holding an axe
covered with blood. On the left, an
American is saying to the child:
"You are a terrorist!"
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Al-Wafd, June 12, 2003 (Egypt)
Headline: "Increasing
Disagreements between the
Palestinian PM and the Palestinian
Groups." Sharon and America are
dancing while "Palestinians" are
killing each other.
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Headline: "Increasing
Disagreements between the
Palestinian PM and the Palestinian
Groups." Sharon and America are
dancing while "Palestinians" are
killing each other.
48
The American is stabbing "Iraq,"
while Sharon is saying: "You are
still looking for (excuses)? End it
quickly. I don't want anybody to
stand in front of me in the region."
The American is stabbing "Iraq,"
while Sharon is saying: "You are
still looking for (excuses)? End it
quickly. I don't want anybody to
stand in front of me in the region."
Ar-Riyadh, May 22, 2003 (Saudi
Arabia)
On the tank: "Sharon."
Ar-Riyadh, May 22, 2003 (Saudi
Arabia)
On the tank: "Sharon."
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49
Al-Hayat al-Jadida, April 22, 2003
Al-Hayat al-Jadida, April 22, 2003
Al-Watan, March 10, 2003 (Qatar)
In Arabic: “The Government.”
In Arabic: “The Government.”
Headline: "Sharon's government."
Headline: "Sharon's government."
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50
Al-Hayat al-Jadida, March 1, 2003
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Al-Hayat al-Jadida, March 1, 2003
51
Al-Hayat al-Jadida, February 27,
Al-Hayat al-Jadida, February 27,
Arab News, February 26, 2003
(Saudi Arabia)
(Saudi Arabia)
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52
(Qatar)
(Qatar)
(Saudi Arabia)
(Saudi Arabia)
Al-Watan, February 4, 2003 (Saudi
Arabia)
Arabia)
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53
Ad-Dustur, January 27, 2003
(Jordan)
Headline: "Elect Sharon."
(Jordan)
Headline: "Elect Sharon."
In Arabic: “The children’s murderer.”
In Arabic: “The children’s murderer.”
(Qatar)
(Qatar)
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54
Al-Hayat al-Jadida, December 4,
The bodies on the left represent:
"Jenin," "Gaza" and "al-Bureij"
(refugee camps).
Headline: "A permitted blood
sacrifice with the authorization of
the Arab governments under the
supervision of the American Health
Ministry."
Al-Hayat al-Jadida, December 4,
The bodies on the left represent:
"Jenin," "Gaza" and "al-Bureij"
(refugee camps).
Headline: "A permitted blood
sacrifice with the authorization of
the Arab governments under the
supervision of the American Health
Ministry."
Ad-Dustur, November 21, 2002
(Jordan)
Sharon is eating “Hebron.”
(Jordan)
Sharon is eating “Hebron.”
Al-Ahram weekly, November 21-27,
2002 (Egypt)
2002 (Egypt)
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55
2002 (Egypt)
2002 (Egypt)
Al-Watan, November 7, 2002 (Qatar)
In Arabic:
“Monday – 7 people killed
Tuesday – 5 people killed
Wednesday – 8 people killed
Thursday – 6 people killed
Friday – 9 people killed”
Al-Watan, November 7, 2002 (Qatar)
In Arabic:
“Monday – 7 people killed
Tuesday – 5 people killed
Wednesday – 8 people killed
Thursday – 6 people killed
Friday – 9 people killed”
(Jordan)
The Arab man on the left is saying:
“I have to stay far away in order to
show respect for my Palestinian
brothers’ desire for selfdetermination.”
(Jordan)
The Arab man on the left is saying:
“I have to stay far away in order to
show respect for my Palestinian
brothers’ desire for selfdetermination.”
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56
Al-Watan, October 20, 2002
(Oman)
Hitler is saying to Sharon: "That’s
right - the student has surpassed
his teacher."
Al-Watan, October 20, 2002
(Oman)
Hitler is saying to Sharon: "That’s
right - the student has surpassed
his teacher."
Headline: “Sharon in Washington.”
Headline: “Sharon in Washington.”
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57
In Arabic: “Gaza Massacre.”
In Arabic: “Gaza Massacre.”
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58
Arab News, October 9, 2002 (Saudi
Arabia)
Arab News, October 9, 2002 (Saudi
Arabia)
Al-Watan, October 2, 2002 (Oman)
The two chairs represent “Gaza”
and the “West Bank.”
Al-Watan, October 2, 2002 (Oman)
The two chairs represent “Gaza”
and the “West Bank.”
Arab News, September 22, 2002
(Saudi Arabia)
Arab News, September 22, 2002
(Saudi Arabia)
Al-Ittihad, September 9, 2002
Headline: "Teaching terror for
beginners." The cartoon depicts
Sharon as Hitler's teacher for terror.
Headline: "Teaching terror for
beginners." The cartoon depicts
Sharon as Hitler's teacher for terror.
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59
(Saudi Arabia)
In Arabic: “Sharon.”
(Saudi Arabia)
Headline: "The September 11th
Results.”
Headline: "The September 11th
Results.”
(Qatar)
Headline: "Israel is Apologizing for
the Sheikh Ijlin's Massacre."
In Arabic, on the left: "Sorrow."
(Qatar)
Headline: "Israel is Apologizing for
the Sheikh Ijlin's Massacre."
In Arabic, on the left: "Sorrow."
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60
(Jordan)
Bush is saying: “Israel has the right
to defend itself.”
(Jordan)
Bush is saying: “Israel has the right
to defend itself.”
Al-Ayyam, August 18, 2002
(Saudi Arabia)
(Saudi Arabia)
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61
Sharon is saying: “I just have to get
rid of them and you can talk to
them.”
Sharon is saying: “I just have to get
rid of them and you can talk to
them.”
Al-Ahram al-‘Arabi, August 3, 2002
(Egypt)
Al-Ahram al-‘Arabi, August 3, 2002
(Egypt)
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62
In Arabic: “Veto.”
In Arabic: “Veto.”
Al-Quds, July 27, 2002 (Palestinian
Authority)
Bush, going out of Sharon’s mouth,
is saying: “I am calling upon the
Palestinians to elect a new
leadership.” On the pocket: “The
American Administration.”
Al-Quds, July 27, 2002 (Palestinian
Authority)
Bush, going out of Sharon’s mouth,
is saying: “I am calling upon the
Palestinians to elect a new
leadership.” On the pocket: “The
American Administration.”
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63
64
64
In Arabic: “The Palestinian
Children’s Blood.”
In Arabic: “The Palestinian
Children’s Blood.”
Ar-Rai, June 18, 2002 (Jordan)
Headline: “Theory… and
Practice…”
Ar-Rai, June 18, 2002 (Jordan)
Headline: “Theory… and
Practice…”
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65
Al-Ahram al-‘Arabi, June 15, 2002
(Egypt)
Sharon is shooting with the gun in
his left hand and is holding a club in
his right hand. On the right: “Human
Rights;” on the left: “The UN’s
resolutions” and “children.”
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Al-Ahram al-‘Arabi, June 15, 2002
(Egypt)
Sharon is shooting with the gun in
his left hand and is holding a club in
his right hand. On the right: “Human
Rights;” on the left: “The UN’s
resolutions” and “children.”
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Al-Ahram al-Arabi, June 8, 2002
(Egypt)
Ben Eliezer and two other Israeli
government's members are
standing on Sharon, while Peres is
standing aside and applauding with
bleeding hands.
Al-Ahram al-Arabi, June 8, 2002
(Egypt)
Ben Eliezer and two other Israeli
government's members are
standing on Sharon, while Peres is
standing aside and applauding with
bleeding hands.
Al-Watan, June 5, 2002 (Qatar)
Al-Watan, June 5, 2002 (Qatar)
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67
Al-Ittihad, May 6, 2002 (United Arab
Emirates)
In Arabic: "Warning! A crazy dog."
Al-Ittihad, May 6, 2002 (United Arab
Emirates)
In Arabic: "Warning! A crazy dog."
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68
Al-Watan, May 2, 2002 (Qatar)
In Arabic: “Washington.”
In Arabic: “Washington.”
Bush is pouring water on Sharon’s
bloody hands. On the sign: “Jenin.”
Bush is pouring water on Sharon’s
bloody hands. On the sign: “Jenin.”
Arabia)
In Arabic: “A Man of Peace.”
Arabia)
In Arabic: “A Man of Peace.”
Sharon is carrying the “Torah.”
Sharon is carrying the “Torah.”
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69
Tishrin, April 24, 2002 (Syria)
Bush is saying: “Sharon is a man of
peace” while the world is laughing.
Tishrin, April 24, 2002 (Syria)
Bush is saying: “Sharon is a man of
peace” while the world is laughing.
On the left side, in Arabic: "Refugee
camp Jenin's massacres."
On the left side, in Arabic: "Refugee
camp Jenin's massacres."
In Arabic: “Bush.”
In Arabic: “Bush.”
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70
(Egypt)
(Egypt)
The American is saying: "'Who
would you like to eat as sweets
after dinner, Sharon?"
On the sign: “The Palestinian
Territories.”
The American is saying: "'Who
would you like to eat as sweets
after dinner, Sharon?"
On the sign: “The Palestinian
Territories.”
(Bahrain)
(Bahrain)
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71
(Egypt)
(Egypt)
Akhbar al-Khalij, March 21, 2002
(Bahrain)
(Bahrain)
On the grenade: “Sharon.” The
signs below reads: Ramallah, Gaza
and Hebron.
On the grenade: “Sharon.” The
signs below reads: Ramallah, Gaza
and Hebron.
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72
Al-Watan, March 14, 2002 (Saudi
Arabia)
The gun’s smoke is creating the
word “peace.”
Al-Watan, March 14, 2002 (Saudi
Arabia)
The gun’s smoke is creating the
word “peace.”
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73
(Bahrain)
Sharon is shooting at a Palestinian
man while a dog, labeled “settlers,”
is drooling. The caption below
reads: “This is our enemy with
which you would like to make
peace.”
(Bahrain)
Sharon is shooting at a Palestinian
man while a dog, labeled “settlers,”
is drooling. The caption below
reads: “This is our enemy with
which you would like to make
peace.”
Al-Watan, March 10, 2002
(Saudi Arabia)
Sharon is writing with blood
“Peace.”
Al-Watan, March 10, 2002
(Saudi Arabia)
Sharon is writing with blood
“Peace.”
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74
Ash-Sharq al-Awsat, January 25,
On the left: “The Mossad.”
On the left: “The Mossad.”
Headline: “The film of the year:
Sharoncula.”
Headline: “The film of the year:
Sharoncula.”
Headline: “The American Initiative.”
On the sign: “The Occupied
Territories.”
Headline: “The American Initiative.”
On the sign: “The Occupied
Territories.”
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75
2001 (Egypt)
2001 (Egypt)
The American is bringing “Aid.”
The American is bringing “Aid.”
Sharon is saying: “He attacked me
first.” The American is holding a
folder entitled: “The Ceasefire
Plan.”
Sharon is saying: “He attacked me
first.” The American is holding a
folder entitled: “The Ceasefire
Plan.”
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76
Al-Ahram weekly, September 6-12,
2001 (Egypt)
Al-Ahram weekly, September 6-12,
2001 (Egypt)
Al-Ahram, August 10, 2001 (Egypt)
Al-Ahram, August 10, 2001 (Egypt)
Al-Ahram, July 27, 2001 (Egypt)
Al-Ahram, July 27, 2001 (Egypt)
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77
Ash-Sharq al-Awsat, July 11, 2001
(United Kingdom)
Ash-Sharq al-Awsat, July 11, 2001
(United Kingdom)
Al-Ahram weekly, July 5-11, 2001
(Egypt)
(Egypt)
Ash-Sharq al-Awsat, June 26, 2001
(United Kingdom)
Ash-Sharq al-Awsat, June 26, 2001
(United Kingdom)
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78
(Egypt)
(Egypt)
Al-Ahram weekly, March 29-April 4,
2001 (Egypt)
Al-Ahram weekly, March 29-April 4,
2001 (Egypt)
Al-Ahram weekly, March 22-28,
2001 (Egypt)
Al-Ahram weekly, March 22-28,
2001 (Egypt)
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79
Ash-Sharq al-Awsat, February 12,
On the sign: “the Middle East.”
On the sign: “the Middle East.”
On the flag: “The Red House.” (The
word “White” is erased.)
On the flag: “The Red House.” (The
word “White” is erased.)
Al-Watan, February 7, 2001 (Oman)
The foot raise over Sharon is
labeled: “The Intifada.”
Al-Watan, February 7, 2001 (Oman)
The foot raise over Sharon is
labeled: “The Intifada.”
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80
Sharon has two medals on his
chest: “Sabra” and “Shatila.”
81
Sharon has two medals on his
chest: “Sabra” and “Shatila.”
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Ehud Olmert
Ehud Olmert
(April 2006-March 2009)
(April 2006-March 2009)
Ehud Olmert presided over the 2006 Lebanon War as well as the Israeli operation
Ehud Olmert presided over the 2006 Lebanon War as well as the Israeli operation
in Gaza from December 2008-January 2009. Both of these defensive measures taken by
in Gaza from December 2008-January 2009. Both of these defensive measures taken by
Israel were seen by elements in the Arab world as further evidence of Israeli cruelty.
Israel were seen by elements in the Arab world as further evidence of Israeli cruelty.
Thus, Olmert, like Sharon is often shown as a blood-thirsty killer of Palestinians. He is
Thus, Olmert, like Sharon is often shown as a blood-thirsty killer of Palestinians. He is
often portrayed as a Nazi with swastikas emblazoned on his uniform. The US is depicted
often portrayed as a Nazi with swastikas emblazoned on his uniform. The US is depicted
as defending and being complicit in his actions and cartoonists portray US leaders as
as defending and being complicit in his actions and cartoonists portray US leaders as
subservient to Israel and controlled by Israel’s leaders.
subservient to Israel and controlled by Israel’s leaders.
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82
Ad-Dustur, February 15, 2009
(Jordan)
Written on the arrow: "Sudan."
Written on the note: "('Umar) AlBashir's Arrest Warrant."
(Jordan)
Written on the arrow: "Sudan."
Written on the note: "('Umar) AlBashir's Arrest Warrant."
Al-Khalij, February 4, 2009
Al-Khalij, February 4, 2009
Al-Ahram weekly, January 29February 4, 2009 (Egypt)
Written on the sign: "The Israeli
Government."
Al-Ahram weekly, January 29February 4, 2009 (Egypt)
Written on the sign: "The Israeli
Government."
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83
Al-Madina, January 16, 2009
(Saudi Arabia)
Headline: "Olmert is Covering His
Corruption by Shedding Additional
Palestinian Blood!!"
The watering can is labeled “Gaza”
and the Jewish man is saying:
"Wash your shame."
Al-Madina, January 16, 2009
(Saudi Arabia)
Headline: "Olmert is Covering His
Corruption by Shedding Additional
Palestinian Blood!!"
The watering can is labeled “Gaza”
and the Jewish man is saying:
"Wash your shame."
Al-Khabar, January 12, 2009 (Algeria)
Written in Arabic: "Gaza."
Al-Khabar, January 12, 2009 (Algeria)
Al-Liwa, January 12, 2009
(Lebanon)
Headline: "Internationally Forbidden
Phosphorus Bombs, for Annihilating
Civilians in Gaza."
Olmert, Barak and Livni are in a
pool of blood in the middle of the
word “Gaza.”
Al-Liwa, January 12, 2009
(Lebanon)
Headline: "Internationally Forbidden
Phosphorus Bombs, for Annihilating
Civilians in Gaza."
Olmert, Barak and Livni are in a
pool of blood in the middle of the
word “Gaza.”
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84
Al-Ahram weekly, January 8-14,
2009 (Egypt)
Al-Ahram weekly, January 8-14,
2009 (Egypt)
Al-Quds al-'Arabi, January 7, 2009
(United Kingdom)
Al-Ghad, January 7, 2009 (Jordan).
Written in Arabic: "The New Nazis!!"
(United Kingdom)
Al-Ghad, January 7, 2009 (Jordan).
Written in Arabic: "The New Nazis!!"
(United Kingdom)
(United Kingdom)
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85
Al-Ghad, January 3, 2009 (Jordan)
The bloody hands of Livni, Olmert
and Barak are creating the word
"Gaza."
The bloody hands of Livni, Olmert
and Barak are creating the word
"Gaza."
Al-Ahram, January 2, 2009 (Egypt)
Written on the sign: "Israel's
Butchery, Owned by the children of
Ben Gurion - Golda Meir, Begin,
Rabin, Netanyahu, Barak, Sharon,
Olmert."
Written on Olmert's knife: "Gaza."
Al-Ahram, January 2, 2009 (Egypt)
Written on the sign: "Israel's
Butchery, Owned by the children of
Ben Gurion - Golda Meir, Begin,
Rabin, Netanyahu, Barak, Sharon,
Olmert."
Written on Olmert's knife: "Gaza."
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86
(Qatar)
Headline: “Olmert Resigns.”
(Qatar)
Headline: “Olmert Resigns.”
Al-Ahram weekly, August 7-13,
2008 (Egypt)
Al-Ahram weekly, August 7-13,
2008 (Egypt)
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87
Ad-Dustur, April 9, 2008 (Jordan)
Headline: “Renewal of the IsraeliPalestinian Meetings.”
Written on the tombstone: “Victims
of the Gaza Holocaust.”
Written on the pitcher: "The
Forgiver is Noble."
Headline: “Renewal of the IsraeliPalestinian Meetings.”
Written on the tombstone: “Victims
of the Gaza Holocaust.”
Written on the pitcher: "The
Forgiver is Noble."
88
88
Al-Ahram weekly, March 6-12, 2008
(Egypt)
Al-Ahram weekly, March 6-12, 2008
(Egypt)
Al-Jazira, March 5, 2008
(Saudi Arabia)
The figure represents Olmert.
Al-Jazira, March 5, 2008
(Saudi Arabia)
Al-Khabar, March 4, 2008 (Algeria)
Headline: "The New Nazism."
Al-Khabar, March 4, 2008 (Algeria)
Headline: "The New Nazism."
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89
Headline: “The Killer of Babies.”
The pacifier represents Gaza and
the figure represents Olmert.
Headline: “The Killer of Babies.”
The pacifier represents Gaza and
the figure represents Olmert.
Arabia)
Headline: "Olmert's Popularity!"
The blood represents Palestinian
blood.
Arabia)
Headline: "Olmert's Popularity!"
The blood represents Palestinian
blood.
(Qatar)
(Qatar)
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90
Tishrin, February 6, 2008 (Syria)
Tishrin, February 6, 2008 (Syria)
(Jordan)
Written on the hand: "The Arab
Weakness".
Written on the glasses: "Iraq" (right)
and "Palestine" (left).
Al-Ghad, December 15, 2007
(Jordan)
The Arab is kissing the “Annapolis”
pacifier while Olmert is grinding the
people of “Gaza.”
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(Jordan)
Written on the hand: "The Arab
Weakness".
Written on the glasses: "Iraq" (right)
and "Palestine" (left).
Al-Ghad, December 15, 2007
(Jordan)
The Arab is kissing the “Annapolis”
pacifier while Olmert is grinding the
people of “Gaza.”
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Al-Bayan, October 28, 2007
Al-Bayan, October 28, 2007
Ash-Sharq, October 14, 2007
(Qatar)
Headline: “Shortly Before the Peace
Conference: Israel is Confiscating
Lands in Jerusalem.”
Ash-Sharq, August 15, 2007 (Qatar)
Headline: "Israel Destroys Gaza
Strip."
92
Ash-Sharq, October 14, 2007
(Qatar)
Headline: “Shortly Before the Peace
Conference: Israel is Confiscating
Lands in Jerusalem.”
Ash-Sharq, August 15, 2007 (Qatar)
Headline: "Israel Destroys Gaza
Strip."
92
Al-Watan, June 30, 2007
(Saudi Arabia)
Olmert is writing in Palestinian
blood: “Peace Be Upon You.”
Al-Watan, June 30, 2007
(Saudi Arabia)
Olmert is writing in Palestinian
blood: “Peace Be Upon You.”
Oman, June 13, 2007 (Oman)
Oman, June 13, 2007 (Oman)
Olmert is saying: “How nice... There
is nothing better than a cold
(beverage) in this heat wave!!”
(In Arabic, the word “cold” is
“bared,” which is also the name of a
Palestinian refugee camp in
Lebanon, Nahr al-Bared, that was
attacked by the Lebanese army).
Olmert is saying: “How nice... There
is nothing better than a cold
(beverage) in this heat wave!!”
(In Arabic, the word “cold” is
“bared,” which is also the name of a
Palestinian refugee camp in
Lebanon, Nahr al-Bared, that was
attacked by the Lebanese army).
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93
(Jordan)
(Jordan)
(Jordan)
The two Arabs are saying: “Thank
God, Hamas and Fatah reached an
agreement!”
(Jordan)
The two Arabs are saying: “Thank
God, Hamas and Fatah reached an
agreement!”
Headline: “Preparing for the next
series of negotiations.”
Headline: “Preparing for the next
series of negotiations.”
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94
(Bahrain)
Written on the frying pan: "Civil War".
The two figures represent Fatah and
Hamas.
(Bahrain)
Written on the frying pan: "Civil War".
The two figures represent Fatah and
Hamas.
Al-Mustaqbal, December 13, 2006
(Lebanon)
Headline: “Olmert in Germany.”
Al-Mustaqbal, December 13, 2006
(Lebanon)
Headline: “Olmert in Germany.”
(Saudi Arabia)
(Saudi Arabia)
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95
(Qatar)
Headline: "Olmert's Massacres."
(Qatar)
Headline: "Olmert's Massacres."
Al-Quds, November 9, 2006
Al-Quds, November 9, 2006
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96
(Jordan)
(Jordan)
Ad-Dustur, August 5, 2006 (Jordan)
Headline: “A ‘Decoration’ on
Olmert’s Chest!”
Ad-Dustur, August 5, 2006 (Jordan)
Headline: “A ‘Decoration’ on
Olmert’s Chest!”
Al-Hayat, August 2, 2006
(United Kingdom)
Al-Hayat, August 2, 2006
(United Kingdom)
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97
Written on the sign that
Condoleezza Rice is holding: “A
New Middle East.”
Written on the sign that
Condoleezza Rice is holding: “A
New Middle East.”
Headline: “A New Middle East!”
Headline: “A New Middle East!”
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98
(Egypt)
(Egypt)
Al-Akhbar, July 19, 2006 (Egypt)
Headline: “Israeli Crimes against
Civilians in Lebanon.”
Olmert is saying: “So that you know
that we are fearful men… and that
no one is better than the other…”
Al-Akhbar, July 19, 2006 (Egypt)
Headline: “Israeli Crimes against
Civilians in Lebanon.”
Olmert is saying: “So that you know
that we are fearful men… and that
no one is better than the other…”
The cartoon shows Olmert in
Lebanon.
The cartoon shows Olmert in
Lebanon.
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99
Al-Hayat, July 13, 2006
(United Kingdom)
The name "Olmert" is written over
the name "Sharon", changing it to
"Olmert's Butchery".
Written beneath the sign: "New
Management."
Al-Hayat, July 13, 2006
(United Kingdom)
The name "Olmert" is written over
the name "Sharon", changing it to
"Olmert's Butchery".
Written beneath the sign: "New
Management."
Written in Arabic: “Arab blood.”
Written in Arabic: “Arab blood.”
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100
Tishrin, July 1, 2006 (Syria)
Written in Arabic: "The Israeli
Prisoner."
Tishrin, July 1, 2006 (Syria)
Written in Arabic: "The Israeli
Prisoner."
Written in Arabic: “Olmert.”
Written in Arabic: “Olmert.”
Al-Ghad, June 23, 2006 (Jordan)
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101
Written in Arabic: “Ice.”
Written in Arabic: “Ice.”
Headline: “Why Do They Hate Us?!”
Bush is saying: “Israel has the full
right to defend itself.”
Headline: “Why Do They Hate Us?!”
Bush is saying: “Israel has the full
right to defend itself.”
Condoleezza Rice is saying: “It is
his right to defend himself.”
Written on the left: “Gaza.”
Condoleezza Rice is saying: “It is
his right to defend himself.”
Written on the left: “Gaza.”
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Akhbar al-Khalij, June 11, 2006
(Bahrain)
Headline: “The Marathon of
Massacres.”
Sharon is handing Olmert the
bloody ax.
Akhbar al-Khalij, June 11, 2006
(Bahrain)
Headline: “The Marathon of
Massacres.”
Sharon is handing Olmert the
bloody ax.
Written on the rocket: "Olmert's
Plan."
Written on the rocket: "Olmert's
Plan."
Written above Ahmedinajad: "AntiSemitic!"
Written on the paper plane: "Death
to Israel."
Written above Ahmedinajad: "AntiSemitic!"
Written on the paper plane: "Death
to Israel."
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The man is washing Olmert using
"Palestinian blood." On the wall the
posters read: "Vote for Olmert – evil
successor (as) evil ancestor;" i.e.
like father, like son.
The man is washing Olmert using
"Palestinian blood." On the wall the
posters read: "Vote for Olmert – evil
successor (as) evil ancestor;" i.e.
like father, like son.
On the left: "Olmert;" on the right
(the shadow): "Sharon."
On the left: "Olmert;" on the right
(the shadow): "Sharon."
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Ad-Dustur, March 3, 2006
(Jordan)
In Arabic: "Olmert" and "Mofaz."
Ad-Dustur, March 3, 2006
(Jordan)
In Arabic: "Olmert" and "Mofaz."
The figure on the right represents
Olmert and the figure on the left
represents the Israeli voter.
The blood is Palestinian blood.
The figure on the right represents
Olmert and the figure on the left
represents the Israeli voter.
The blood is Palestinian blood.
Al-Ayyam, February 26, 2006
Olmert is writing: "Give me your
voice" using the "Palestinian
people's blood."
Al-Ayyam, February 26, 2006
Olmert is writing: "Give me your
voice" using the "Palestinian
people's blood."
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(Jordan)
Headline: "On Sharon's Steps." On
the right – Olmert.
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(Jordan)
Headline: "On Sharon's Steps." On
the right – Olmert.
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Binyamin Netanyahu
Binyamin Netanyahu
(March 2009-currently)
(March 2009-currently)
Thus far Binyamin Netanyahu’s leadership has been characterized by both the
Thus far Binyamin Netanyahu’s leadership has been characterized by both the
peace process and the May 2010 Flotilla Affair. The peace process became fodder for a
peace process and the May 2010 Flotilla Affair. The peace process became fodder for a
slew of cartoons vilifying Netanyahu as the devil and controlling the US administration.
slew of cartoons vilifying Netanyahu as the devil and controlling the US administration.
Indeed, Netanyahu is depicted as being the puppet master of U.S. Special envoy to the
Indeed, Netanyahu is depicted as being the puppet master of U.S. Special envoy to the
Middle East, George Mitchell and other American officials.
Middle East, George Mitchell and other American officials.
Similarly, the Flotilla Affair was the catalyst for many cartoons portraying
Similarly, the Flotilla Affair was the catalyst for many cartoons portraying
Netanyahu as the devil and an oppressor. The Affair began when a Turkish ship
Netanyahu as the devil and an oppressor. The Affair began when a Turkish ship
organized by the Free Gaza Movement tied to break Israel’s blockade of Hamas-
organized by the Free Gaza Movement tied to break Israel’s blockade of Hamas-
controlled Gaza. After numerous warnings, the Israel Defense Forces intercepted a flotilla
controlled Gaza. After numerous warnings, the Israel Defense Forces intercepted a flotilla
of six ships en route to Gaza. During the operation, flotilla members on one ship, the
of six ships en route to Gaza. During the operation, flotilla members on one ship, the
Mavi Marmara, violently attacked the IDF naval personnel with weapons, including knives,
Mavi Marmara, violently attacked the IDF naval personnel with weapons, including knives,
metal rods, clubs, and live gunfire. In the resulting confrontation, nine flotilla members
metal rods, clubs, and live gunfire. In the resulting confrontation, nine flotilla members
were killed and seven were wounded. At least seven Israeli soldiers were wounded, two
were killed and seven were wounded. At least seven Israeli soldiers were wounded, two
in critical condition. While those aboard the ship touted themselves as “humanitarians,”
in critical condition. While those aboard the ship touted themselves as “humanitarians,”
this was clearly a premeditated provocation by an organization which has a history of anti-
this was clearly a premeditated provocation by an organization which has a history of anti-
Israel extremism. The Arab media, however seized on this incident and portrayed Israel
Israel extremism. The Arab media, however seized on this incident and portrayed Israel
as flouting international law and needlessly killing “humanitarians.” Netanyahu can be
as flouting international law and needlessly killing “humanitarians.” Netanyahu can be
seen as a pirate attacking innocent people and disregarding human rights.
seen as a pirate attacking innocent people and disregarding human rights.
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Al-Ittihad, October 24, 2010
Written on the flag: "Continuation of
Settlements," "The Jewish
(Character) of the State."
Written on the flag: "Continuation of
Settlements," "The Jewish
(Character) of the State."
Headline: "Interfaith Dialogue."
The figure is saying: "This is a title
for peaceful dialogue and true
religious tolerance..!!"
Headline: "Interfaith Dialogue."
The figure is saying: "This is a title
for peaceful dialogue and true
religious tolerance..!!"
Netanyahu is saying: “No.”
Netanyahu is saying: “No.”
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Okaz, October 8, 2010
(Saudi Arabia)
Okaz, October 8, 2010
(Saudi Arabia)
Al-Ahram weekly, September 30October 6, 2010 (Egypt)
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Written on the knife: "Continuation
of Settlements."
Written on the knife: "Continuation
of Settlements."
Al-Mustaqbal, September 17, 2010
(Lebanon)
Headline: "Netanyahu and the
Settlements".
Netanyahu is saying: "Is there
something scary about me?!"
Al-Mustaqbal, September 17, 2010
(Lebanon)
Headline: "Netanyahu and the
Settlements".
Netanyahu is saying: "Is there
something scary about me?!"
Ar-Risala, August 28, 2010
(Gaza-Hamas)
Headline: "Hurray, Hurray, Bibi
Netanyahu."
The singer’s name (on his shirt):
"Muhsin ash-Sharif."
Ar-Risala, August 28, 2010
(Gaza-Hamas)
Headline: "Hurray, Hurray, Bibi
Netanyahu."
The singer’s name (on his shirt):
"Muhsin ash-Sharif."
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(Egypt)
(Egypt)
An-Nadwa, June 25, 2010
(Saudi Arabia)
Netanyahu is saying, as he levels
Palestinian homes: "We Strive to
‘Straighten’ the Matter!"
(Saudi Arabia)
Netanyahu is saying, as he levels
Palestinian homes: "We Strive to
‘Straighten’ the Matter!"
Headline: "The Voice of Reason!"
Headline: "The Voice of Reason!"
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As-Sabil, June 8, 2010 (Jordan)
As-Sabil, June 8, 2010 (Jordan)
Headline: "Israel Refuses to Accept
the formation of an International
Commission of Inquiry on the
Massacre of the Freedom Flotilla."
Netanyahu, Barak and Lieberman
are sitting at a table, on which the
sign reads "Commission of Inquiry."
Headline: "Israel Refuses to Accept
the formation of an International
Commission of Inquiry on the
Massacre of the Freedom Flotilla."
Netanyahu, Barak and Lieberman
are sitting at a table, on which the
sign reads "Commission of Inquiry."
Al-Jumhuriyya, June 6, 2010
(Yemen)
Al-Jumhuriyya, June 6, 2010
(Yemen)
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(Saudi Arabia)
Headline: “The New Pirates.”
On the sign: “Gaza.”
(Saudi Arabia)
Headline: “The New Pirates.”
On the sign: “Gaza.”
Al-Balad, June 2, 2010 (Lebanon)
Al-Balad, June 2, 2010 (Lebanon)
Filastin, June 2, 2010
(Gaza-Hamas)
Headline: “Washington is
Preventing the Condemnation of the
Flotilla Massacre.”
Filastin, June 2, 2010
(Gaza-Hamas)
Headline: “Washington is
Preventing the Condemnation of the
Flotilla Massacre.”
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Okaz, May 30, 2010 (Saudi Arabia)
Okaz, May 30, 2010 (Saudi Arabia)
An-Nadwa, May 9, 2010
(Saudi Arabia)
Netanyahu is saying: "The
Palestinians impede the peace
process!"
An-Nadwa, May 9, 2010
(Saudi Arabia)
Netanyahu is saying: "The
Palestinians impede the peace
process!"
Ar-Raya, May 5, 2010 (Qatar)
The figure represents Netanyahu.
Ar-Raya, May 5, 2010 (Qatar)
The figure represents Netanyahu.
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Filastin, May 1, 2010
Headline: “Displacement of
Palestinians from their Lands.”
Filastin, May 1, 2010
Headline: “Displacement of
Palestinians from their Lands.”
Al-Ghad, March 14, 2010 (Jordan)
Al-Ghad, March 14, 2010 (Jordan)
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Headline: “Israel Welcomes
Mitchell.”
Headline: “Israel Welcomes
Mitchell.”
Al-Mustaqbal, February 25, 2010
(Lebanon)
Headline: “Netanyahu and the
Judaization of the Cave of the
Patriarchs.”
Al-Mustaqbal, February 25, 2010
(Lebanon)
Headline: “Netanyahu and the
Judaization of the Cave of the
Patriarchs.”
Al-Iqtisadiyya, February 17, 2010
(Saudi Arabia)
Headline: "Netanyahu Demands to
Impose Sanctions with Fangs on
Iran.."
Al-Iqtisadiyya, February 17, 2010
(Saudi Arabia)
Headline: "Netanyahu Demands to
Impose Sanctions with Fangs on
Iran.."
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An-Nahar, January 22, 2010
(Lebanon)
Headline: "Netanyahu Wants a
Constant Presence in the (West)
Bank."
Netanyahu is Portrayed as the devil
("Satan-yahu").
An-Nahar, January 22, 2010
(Lebanon)
Headline: "Netanyahu Wants a
Constant Presence in the (West)
Bank."
Netanyahu is Portrayed as the devil
("Satan-yahu").
An-Nadwa, December 29, 2009
(Saudi Arabia)
Netanyahu is saying: “I demand the
Palestinians exterminate terror!”
(Saudi Arabia)
Netanyahu is saying: “I demand the
Palestinians exterminate terror!”
(Saudi Arabia)
Headline: “The European Peace
Concepts.”
(Saudi Arabia)
Headline: “The European Peace
Concepts.”
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Ruz al-Yusuf, November 24, 2009
(Egypt)
Written in Obama's newspaper:
"The Incident on the Fort Hood
base".
Netanyahu is saying: "I told you that
Muslims are states of terrorists.."
The figure holding the knife
represents the killer of Marwa ashSharbini. It says: "Yes, old boy!"
Ruz al-Yusuf, November 24, 2009
(Egypt)
Written in Obama's newspaper:
"The Incident on the Fort Hood
base".
Netanyahu is saying: "I told you that
Muslims are states of terrorists.."
The figure holding the knife
represents the killer of Marwa ashSharbini. It says: "Yes, old boy!"
Al-Hayat, November 20, 2009
(United Kingdom)
Al-Hayat, November 20, 2009
(United Kingdom)
(Jordan)
Netanyahu’s left muscle: “Ehud
Barak”; Netanyahu’s right muscle:
“Barak Obama.”
(Jordan)
Netanyahu’s left muscle: “Ehud
Barak”; Netanyahu’s right muscle:
“Barak Obama.”
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An-Nadwa, October 24, 2009
(Saudi Arabia)
Abu Mazen is saying: "The Road
Map!" Netanyahu is saying: "On the
open road!"
An-Nadwa, October 24, 2009
(Saudi Arabia)
Abu Mazen is saying: "The Road
Map!" Netanyahu is saying: "On the
open road!"
Netanyahu is pointing a Menorahshaped gun at Obama.
Written on the paper: “The Peace
Process.”
Netanyahu is pointing a Menorahshaped gun at Obama.
Written on the paper: “The Peace
Process.”
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Akhbar al-‘Arab, June 19, 2009
Headline: “Netanyahu’s Hand
Extended in Peace.”
Akhbar al-‘Arab, June 19, 2009
Headline: “Netanyahu’s Hand
Extended in Peace.”
Headline: "The Swine Flu Arrives at
Jordan Simultaneously with
Netanyahu's Speech!"
Headline: "The Swine Flu Arrives at
Jordan Simultaneously with
Netanyahu's Speech!"
An-Nadwa, June 4, 2009 (Saudi
Arabia)
In Arabic: “Palestine.”
An-Nadwa, June 4, 2009 (Saudi
Arabia)
In Arabic: “Palestine.”
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Akhbar al-Khalij, May 21, 2009
(Bahrain)
Headline: “Netanyahu in the White
House.” The dog representing
Netanyahu is saying: “I only came
to talk.”
(Bahrain)
Headline: “Netanyahu in the White
House.” The dog representing
Netanyahu is saying: “I only came
to talk.”
Tishrin, May 20, 2009 (Syria)
Headline: "Netanyahu's
Initiatives…"
Tishrin, May 20, 2009 (Syria)
Headline: "Netanyahu's
Initiatives…"
(Bahrain)
Netanyahu is saying: "Iran is a
mutual danger that threatens Jews
and Arabs."
Netanyahu is written Natn-Yahu.
"Natn" means "stench."
(Bahrain)
Netanyahu is saying: "Iran is a
mutual danger that threatens Jews
and Arabs."
Netanyahu is written Natn-Yahu.
"Natn" means "stench."
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Al-Quds al-‘Arabi, April 30, 2009
(United Kingdom)
Written in Arabic (from right to left):
"Mad Cow," "Bird Flu," "Swine Flu!"
Al-Quds al-‘Arabi, April 30, 2009
(United Kingdom)
Written in Arabic (from right to left):
"Mad Cow," "Bird Flu," "Swine Flu!"
Written in Arabic: "The Health
Organization Warns of a Global
Epidemic – The Swine Flu."
Written in Arabic: "The Health
Organization Warns of a Global
Epidemic – The Swine Flu."
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(Jordan)
In Arabic: Netanyahu.”
(Jordan)
In Arabic: Netanyahu.”
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Ad-Dustur (Jordan) — first issued on March 28, 1967, this government-owned daily expresses pro-
Ad-Dustur (Jordan) — first issued on March 28, 1967, this government-owned daily expresses pro-
Palestinian and anti-Israeli views. Editor in chief: Muhammad Hasan At-Tal.
Palestinian and anti-Israeli views. Editor in chief: Muhammad Hasan At-Tal.
Akhbar Al-'Arab (United Arab Emirates) — an independent daily published in Abu Dhabi.
Akhbar Al-'Arab (United Arab Emirates) — an independent daily published in Abu Dhabi.
Akhbar Al-Khalij (Bahrain) — first issued on February 1, 1976, this pro-government daily is
Akhbar Al-Khalij (Bahrain) — first issued on February 1, 1976, this pro-government daily is
Bahrain’s oldest and leading newspaper. Editor-in-chief is Anwar Moh'd Abd ar-Rahman.
Bahrain’s oldest and leading newspaper. Editor-in-chief is Anwar Moh'd Abd ar-Rahman.
Al-Ahram (Egypt) — an Egyptian daily controlled by the Egyptian government: the president
Al-Ahram (Egypt) — an Egyptian daily controlled by the Egyptian government: the president
appoints the editor. The editor (and the editors of the other government owned dailies, Al-Gumhuriyya
appoints the editor. The editor (and the editors of the other government owned dailies, Al-Gumhuriyya
and Al-Akhbar) is given substantial leeway in his editorial practices, assuming he avoids certain
and Al-Akhbar) is given substantial leeway in his editorial practices, assuming he avoids certain
“taboos.” Al-Ahram is the largest Arabic paper in the world and has established the Al-Ahram
“taboos.” Al-Ahram is the largest Arabic paper in the world and has established the Al-Ahram
Regional Press Institute. It was founded in 1875.
Regional Press Institute. It was founded in 1875.
Al-Ahram Al-‘Arabi (Egypt) — a weekly published by the Dar Al-Ahram publishing house. The
Al-Ahram Al-‘Arabi (Egypt) — a weekly published by the Dar Al-Ahram publishing house. The
editor-in-chief of the newspaper is Dr. 'Abd Al-'Ati Muhammad, and the chairman of the publishing
editor-in-chief of the newspaper is Dr. 'Abd Al-'Ati Muhammad, and the chairman of the publishing
house is Ibrahim Nafi, who is Al-Ahram’s editor in chief. Although both newspapers are published by
house is Ibrahim Nafi, who is Al-Ahram’s editor in chief. Although both newspapers are published by
the same publishing house, Al-Ahram and Al-Ahram Al-Arabi are different. The editorials in Al-Ahram
the same publishing house, Al-Ahram and Al-Ahram Al-Arabi are different. The editorials in Al-Ahram
are always supportive of government positions, while the editorials in Al-Ahram al-Arabi are critical of
are always supportive of government positions, while the editorials in Al-Ahram al-Arabi are critical of
the government and also other countries. The paper publishes very strong anti-Israeli views.
the government and also other countries. The paper publishes very strong anti-Israeli views.
Al-Ahram al-Masa’i (Egypt) — The editor-in-chief is Tariq Hasan and it is also published by the Al-
Al-Ahram al-Masa’i (Egypt) — The editor-in-chief is Tariq Hasan and it is also published by the Al-
Aharm publishing house.
Aharm publishing house.
Al-Ayyam (Palestinian Authority) — a government daily based primarily in Ramallah. The editor-in-
Al-Ayyam (Palestinian Authority) — a government daily based primarily in Ramallah. The editor-in-
chief is Akram Haniyya
chief is Akram Haniyya
Al-Ba’ath (Syria) — founded in 1946, it is a Ba’ath party publication which is state-owned. The
Al-Ba’ath (Syria) — founded in 1946, it is a Ba’ath party publication which is state-owned. The
editor-in-chief is 'Abd Al-Latif 'Umran.
editor-in-chief is 'Abd Al-Latif 'Umran.
Al-Bayan (United Arab Emirates) — owned by the Al-Bayan Foundation for Press, Printing and
Al-Bayan (United Arab Emirates) — owned by the Al-Bayan Foundation for Press, Printing and
Publication. The newspaper was founded in 1980 and the editor is Hasher Al-Mektom, a member of
Publication. The newspaper was founded in 1980 and the editor is Hasher Al-Mektom, a member of
the royal family.
the royal family.
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Al-Ghad (Jordan) — an independent and privately sponsored mainstream daily. Today the paper is
Al-Ghad (Jordan) — an independent and privately sponsored mainstream daily. Today the paper is
less anti-Israel than it used to be.
less anti-Israel than it used to be.
Al-Gumhuriyya (Egypt) — a government-controlled daily. The editor-in-chief is Muhammad 'Ali
Al-Gumhuriyya (Egypt) — a government-controlled daily. The editor-in-chief is Muhammad 'Ali
Ibrahim.
Ibrahim.
Al-Hayat (Saudi Arabia) — a London-based pan-Arab daily, which reflects the general tone in the
Al-Hayat (Saudi Arabia) — a London-based pan-Arab daily, which reflects the general tone in the
Arab world and tends to publish scoops.
Arab world and tends to publish scoops.
Al-Hayat al-Jadida (Palestinian Authority) — the official Palestinian Authority daily. It was founded
Al-Hayat al-Jadida (Palestinian Authority) — the official Palestinian Authority daily. It was founded
in 1995 by Nabil 'Amr and Hafiz Al-Barghuthi, who is also the editor-in-chief.
in 1995 by Nabil 'Amr and Hafiz Al-Barghuthi, who is also the editor-in-chief.
Al-Ittihad (United Arab Emirates) — it was first issued on October 20, 1969. The editor-in-chief is
Al-Ittihad (United Arab Emirates) — it was first issued on October 20, 1969. The editor-in-chief is
Rashid Salih Al-'Arimi. It is a government daily, which emphasizes the government’s policy and its
Rashid Salih Al-'Arimi. It is a government daily, which emphasizes the government’s policy and its
achievements in domestic and foreign affairs. The paper publishes all kinds of news related to the
achievements in domestic and foreign affairs. The paper publishes all kinds of news related to the
Arab and Muslim arena. It has a wide network of correspondents in Arab countries and the west. The
Arab and Muslim arena. It has a wide network of correspondents in Arab countries and the west. The
paper is being published by Emirates Media (www.emi.ae).
paper is being published by Emirates Media (www.emi.ae).
Al-Jarida (Kuwait) — new daily established in coordination with the Kuwaiti Ministry of Information,
Al-Jarida (Kuwait) — new daily established in coordination with the Kuwaiti Ministry of Information,
which means that the paper is partially or fully state-controlled. The editor-in-chief is Khalid Hilal Al-
which means that the paper is partially or fully state-controlled. The editor-in-chief is Khalid Hilal Al-
Matiri.
Matiri.
Al-Jazira (Saudi Arabia) — very conservative, pro-Islamic. The paper has a limited circulation and is
Al-Jazira (Saudi Arabia) — very conservative, pro-Islamic. The paper has a limited circulation and is
not widespread in relation to the other Saudi papers. It was established in 1960. The editor-in-chief is
not widespread in relation to the other Saudi papers. It was established in 1960. The editor-in-chief is
Khalid Bin Hamd Al-Malik.
Khalid Bin Hamd Al-Malik.
Al-Khalij (United Arab Emirates) — The country’s largest Arabic language newspaper; it is
Al-Khalij (United Arab Emirates) — The country’s largest Arabic language newspaper; it is
privately-owned. It was founded in 1970.
privately-owned. It was founded in 1970.
Al-Mawqif Al-‘Arabi (Egypt) — A nationalist Egyptian political weekly, edited by Abd Al-'Azim Minaf
Al-Mawqif Al-‘Arabi (Egypt) — A nationalist Egyptian political weekly, edited by Abd Al-'Azim Minaf
who is considered to be a pro-Nasser supporter. Al-Mawqif Al-'Arabi is regarded as an opposition
who is considered to be a pro-Nasser supporter. Al-Mawqif Al-'Arabi is regarded as an opposition
paper dealing with the same issues as Al-Wafd. Al-Mawqif Al-'Arabi magazine expresses extreme
paper dealing with the same issues as Al-Wafd. Al-Mawqif Al-'Arabi magazine expresses extreme
anti-Israeli and anti-Semitic views.
anti-Israeli and anti-Semitic views.
Al-Mustaqbal (Lebanon) — a Lebanese daily established in 1995, owned by the deceased Rafiq Al-
Al-Mustaqbal (Lebanon) — a Lebanese daily established in 1995, owned by the deceased Rafiq Al-
Hariri.
Hariri.
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Al-Quds (Palestinian Authority) — an opposition daily based in Jerusalem, which does not
Al-Quds (Palestinian Authority) — an opposition daily based in Jerusalem, which does not
contradict the government’s policy. It was founded in 1951 and the editor-in-chief is Walid Abu Zalaf.
contradict the government’s policy. It was founded in 1951 and the editor-in-chief is Walid Abu Zalaf.
Al-Usbu’ (Egypt) — an Egyptian opposition weekly. Editors-in-chief are Mustafa Bakri and Mahmud
Al-Usbu’ (Egypt) — an Egyptian opposition weekly. Editors-in-chief are Mustafa Bakri and Mahmud
Bakri.
Bakri.
Al-Wafd (Egypt) — Al-Wafd is the main opposition paper in Egypt. The paper criticizes the regime on
Al-Wafd (Egypt) — Al-Wafd is the main opposition paper in Egypt. The paper criticizes the regime on
a wide range of issues — from economy to internal and foreign policy. However, it is important to note
a wide range of issues — from economy to internal and foreign policy. However, it is important to note
that the criticism is only on subjects that are allowed by the regime. The paper is one of the most
that the criticism is only on subjects that are allowed by the regime. The paper is one of the most
acceptable tools of opposition activism, since the Egyptians see themselves as supporters of freedom
acceptable tools of opposition activism, since the Egyptians see themselves as supporters of freedom
of the press, and the paper is supposed to be concrete proof to this idea. Al-Wafd expresses extreme
of the press, and the paper is supposed to be concrete proof to this idea. Al-Wafd expresses extreme
anti-Israel and anti-Semitic views, in its articles and cartoons. Editors-in-chief are 'Adil Al-Qad and
anti-Israel and anti-Semitic views, in its articles and cartoons. Editors-in-chief are 'Adil Al-Qad and
'Adil Sabri.
'Adil Sabri.
Al-Watan (Oman) — the only privately owned daily — owned by a business group. It was established
Al-Watan (Oman) — the only privately owned daily — owned by a business group. It was established
in 1971, the editor-in-chief is Muhammad Ibn Sulaiman At-Tani.It enjoys high popularity and has a
in 1971, the editor-in-chief is Muhammad Ibn Sulaiman At-Tani.It enjoys high popularity and has a
circulation of 40,000. Although the daily is privately owned, the government has a right (by law) to
circulation of 40,000. Although the daily is privately owned, the government has a right (by law) to
censor materials.
censor materials.
Al-Watan (Qatar) — Al-Watan is one of the five Qatari dailies. Al-Watan’s chairman is Hamad bin
Al-Watan (Qatar) — Al-Watan is one of the five Qatari dailies. Al-Watan’s chairman is Hamad bin
Sahim Al Thani, a member of the royal family (all of the papers are owned by different branches of
Sahim Al Thani, a member of the royal family (all of the papers are owned by different branches of
the royal family). The Foreign Minister, Hamad Bin Jasim Bin Jabir Al Thani, owns half of the
the royal family). The Foreign Minister, Hamad Bin Jasim Bin Jabir Al Thani, owns half of the
newspaper. It was founded in 1995.
newspaper. It was founded in 1995.
Al-Watan (Saudi Arabia) — a daily owned by the governor of the Asir district.
Al-Watan (Saudi Arabia) — a daily owned by the governor of the Asir district.
Al-Wifaq (Iran) — published by IRNA (Islamic Republic News Agency); the newspaper is edited by
Al-Wifaq (Iran) — published by IRNA (Islamic Republic News Agency); the newspaper is edited by
Muceeb Naami and is based in Tehran.
Muceeb Naami and is based in Tehran.
Al-Yawm (Saudi Arabia) — a state-sponsored daily, established in 1965 and printed in the eastern
Al-Yawm (Saudi Arabia) — a state-sponsored daily, established in 1965 and printed in the eastern
region of Saudi Arabia. It carries mainly local news covering that area. Head of the board is Ahmad
region of Saudi Arabia. It carries mainly local news covering that area. Head of the board is Ahmad
'Abdallah Az-Zamil and the editor-in-chief is Muhammad 'Abdallah Al-Wail.
'Abdallah Az-Zamil and the editor-in-chief is Muhammad 'Abdallah Al-Wail.
Arab News (Saudi Arabia) — The first English daily newspaper in Saudi Arabia. Published
Arab News (Saudi Arabia) — The first English daily newspaper in Saudi Arabia. Published
simultaneously from Jeddah, Riyadh and Dhahran. Established in 1975 by Saudi Research &
simultaneously from Jeddah, Riyadh and Dhahran. Established in 1975 by Saudi Research &
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Publishing Co. (SRPC). It is distributed to Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain,
Publishing Co. (SRPC). It is distributed to Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain,
Qatar, Oman, Near East, North Africa, Europe and the USA. ArabNews Online is published by
Qatar, Oman, Near East, North Africa, Europe and the USA. ArabNews Online is published by
ArabNews from its offices located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Editor in Chief is Mr. Khalid Al-Maina.
ArabNews from its offices located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Editor in Chief is Mr. Khalid Al-Maina.
Ar-Rai (Jordan) — first issued in 1971, it is a government daily which expresses the approaches of
Ar-Rai (Jordan) — first issued in 1971, it is a government daily which expresses the approaches of
the Jordanian regime. The editor-in-chief is 'Abd Al-Wahab Zaghilat.
the Jordanian regime. The editor-in-chief is 'Abd Al-Wahab Zaghilat.
Ar-Rai Al-‘Amm (Kuwait) — a leading Kuwaiti daily. It was founded in the 1960's and today it is
Ar-Rai Al-‘Amm (Kuwait) — a leading Kuwaiti daily. It was founded in the 1960's and today it is
known as "Ar-Rai". The editor-in-chief is Yusuf Ahmad Al-Jalahama.
known as "Ar-Rai". The editor-in-chief is Yusuf Ahmad Al-Jalahama.
Ar-Raya
— a government-sponsored daily edited by Yusuf Muhammad Darwish and published
Ar-Raya
— a government-sponsored daily edited by Yusuf Muhammad Darwish and published
through the Gulf Company, which belongs to the royal family.
through the Gulf Company, which belongs to the royal family.
Ar-Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) — A Saudi daily, one of the four principal Saudi papers (the three others
Ar-Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) — A Saudi daily, one of the four principal Saudi papers (the three others
are: Al-Madina, Al-Jazira and Al-Watan). The paper presents a relatively conservative attitude, while
are: Al-Madina, Al-Jazira and Al-Watan). The paper presents a relatively conservative attitude, while
emphasizing (as most of the Saudi papers) its praise of the Royal family. Generally, the Saudi
emphasizing (as most of the Saudi papers) its praise of the Royal family. Generally, the Saudi
government lays severe limitations on the freedom of press and has a strict censorship, even on the
government lays severe limitations on the freedom of press and has a strict censorship, even on the
foreign press that enters Saudi Arabia. Since the Saudi press is government-oriented, it concentrates
foreign press that enters Saudi Arabia. Since the Saudi press is government-oriented, it concentrates
on praising the Saudi Royal Family. Of course, opposition or independent newspapers do not exist in
on praising the Saudi Royal Family. Of course, opposition or independent newspapers do not exist in
Saudi Arabia. However, the London based Saudi press has more independent features.
Saudi Arabia. However, the London based Saudi press has more independent features.
Ash-Sharq (Qatar) — a daily newspaper edited and managed by Mr. 'Abd Al-Latif Al-Mahmud and
Ash-Sharq (Qatar) — a daily newspaper edited and managed by Mr. 'Abd Al-Latif Al-Mahmud and
part of the Ash-Sharq publishing and printing house. The Ash-Sharq house board is headed by one of
part of the Ash-Sharq publishing and printing house. The Ash-Sharq house board is headed by one of
the royal family members.
the royal family members.
Ash-Sharq Al-Awsat (Saudi Arabia) — A London-based pan-Arab daily which is sponsored by the
Ash-Sharq Al-Awsat (Saudi Arabia) — A London-based pan-Arab daily which is sponsored by the
Saudi government; it reflects the general tone in the Arab world and tends to publish scoops. It was
Saudi government; it reflects the general tone in the Arab world and tends to publish scoops. It was
founded in 1978. The editor-in-chief is Tariq Al-Humaid.
founded in 1978. The editor-in-chief is Tariq Al-Humaid.
Ash-Shams (Libya) — a government-sponsored daily that was founded by Mu'ammar Muhammad
Ash-Shams (Libya) — a government-sponsored daily that was founded by Mu'ammar Muhammad
Qaddafi in 1962. It became a daily newspaper in 1993. The editor-in-chief is Khalifa 'Umar Al-Bakbak.
Qaddafi in 1962. It became a daily newspaper in 1993. The editor-in-chief is Khalifa 'Umar Al-Bakbak.
Filastin (Gaza) — Affiliated with Hamas. It was first issued in May 2007.
Filastin (Gaza) — Affiliated with Hamas. It was first issued in May 2007.
Oman (Oman) — first issued in November 1972, it is a government affiliated paper. The editor-in-
Oman (Oman) — first issued in November 1972, it is a government affiliated paper. The editor-in-
chief is 'Abdallah Bin Nasir Ar-Rahabi.
chief is 'Abdallah Bin Nasir Ar-Rahabi.
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Syria News Website (Syria) — established in 2005, this website is affiliated with the Syrian regime.
Syria News Website (Syria) — established in 2005, this website is affiliated with the Syrian regime.
The editor-in-chief is Nidal Maluf.
The editor-in-chief is Nidal Maluf.
Tehran Times (Iran) — Iranian Foreign Ministry organ.
Tehran Times (Iran) — Iranian Foreign Ministry organ.
Tishrin (Syria) — a state-sponsored and owned newspaper, in which the journalists are appointed
Tishrin (Syria) — a state-sponsored and owned newspaper, in which the journalists are appointed
and instructed by the government (the English-language Syria Times is published by Tishrin as well).
and instructed by the government (the English-language Syria Times is published by Tishrin as well).
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