AP Discovers Yemen Has Ships, Forgets Yemenis Have Reasons
AP reports a ship ablaze off Yemen, hit by an 'unknown projectile,' while noting the Houthis 'didn't immediately claim the attack.' This meticulous recounting of a single incident deftly sidesteps decades of Western-backed Saudi bombardment of Yemen, a conflict that has caused one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. The Houthis' stated reason for targeting Israeli-linked shipping — to
pressure Israel to stop its assault on Gaza — is mentioned as if a novel concept, despite being broadcast globally for months. One might wonder what exactly could motivate a faction in a country ravaged by a U.S.-supported war to disrupt shipping linked to perceived aggressors. It's almost as if starving civilians and constant bombardment might lead to, dare we say, 'non-kinetic' responses. But
don't worry, the AP ensures us authorities are 'investigating' this sudden, unprovoked maritime incident. (Who needs pesky context when you have burning boats?)