The Hamas deception operation that took place on the Gaza beach on July 16, 2014, relied on the confusion created by so many moving parts. The four decoys photographed by Stefanie Dekker of al-Jazeera were crucial to the success of the ruse. The boys are Motasem-Muntaser Bakr. Brothers Hamad and Younis Bakr. Nasser Fadel Bakr….
The Israeli Air Force didn’t kill the boys on the beach
December 8, 2014
I got a belligerent message asking me to “prove” that the Israeli Air Force didn’t kill the four Bakr boys on the Gaza beach, July 16, 2014. From a forensic standpoint, this is incredibly easy to do, so I’m happy to oblige. First, we’ll re-emphasize that the Israeli Navy denies firing on the beach. That…
Debunking the lies of Human Rights Watch
September 11, 2014
I’ve never had any respect for Human Rights Watch. One of its senior military advisers—Marc Garlasco—was especially critical of Israeli military operations. Turns out he’s also an avid collector of Nazi memorabilia. That didn’t surprise me. It’s one thing to collect memorabilia; it’s another to wear sweatshirts emblazoned with the symbols of German militarism. Though…