A contrast in coverage (update)

A few weeks back I blogged about the Saudi's military incursions into northern Yemen and the almost total lack of interest shown by the world's media. This of course contrasts with the forensic examination of any military activity undertaken by Israel.

The BBC happily reported at the time that:

"Saudi Arabia has insisted its forces only attacked Yemeni rebel positions on Saudi territory, according to the state news agency.

This directly contradicts a number of separate reports on Thursday that air strikes had taken place on on rebel strongholds in northern Yemen."

Today hidden away in the BBC's Middle East coverage is report that:

"Nine Saudi soldiers have been seized by Houthi rebels in northern Yemen during fighting, the insurgents have said.

A rebel spokesman based in Germany told BBC News that the incident took place inside Yemeni territory and urged Saudi Arabia to stay out of the conflict.

The Saudi defence ministry confirmed nine soldiers were missing and may have been taken prisoner."

Will the BBC be recanting their report that Saudi troops were not entering Yemen? Don't be ridiculous, they persevere:

"Saudi armed forces say they have since driven the rebels out of the kingdom, but frequently deny attacking targets within Yemeni territory. "

The BBC in love with Islam and Islamic countries so why criticise them for invading a neighbour. The BBC so anti-Israel that any "infraction" of "international law" is a major issue and due huge coverage. If this is not true then release the Balen Report.