Why did UK media ignore Lammy's secret meeting with Israeli foreign minister?

In theory, the role of the media is to tell the truth and hold power to account. British newspapers and broadcasters have not fulfilled this function when it comes to Israel and the Gaza war.

On the contrary, British journalists have repeated the lies promoted by Israeli and British politicians. Some have produced fresh lies of their own, effectively acting as the propaganda arm of the Israeli state. 

The latest case in point concerns this week’s visit of Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar with his British counterpart, David Lammy. There’s no question this was major news. 

Saar was meeting the British foreign secretary just days after Israeli authorities detained and deported two Labour MPs - a month after Israel broke its ceasefire with Hamas, opening the way to a fresh round of atrocities; and almost two months into Israel’s latest illegal blockade of Gaza. 

All this amid growing speculation that Israel is pressing for a new war on Iran.

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