The wars of the 21st century have a new and very powerful element—the media. One of the major sponsors of Hamas and its terrorist activities is Qatar. The oil-rich state is pouring millions of dollars into Hamas's coffers for weapons and equipment. In return, Hamas is furnishing Al Jazeera, a satellite television network owned by the ruling family of Qatar, with videos showing children killed and injured in what they claim are Israeli attacks.

In effect, they are creating “terror theater,” fighting not on the battlefield, but in the broadcast news. Millions of people around the world turn to Al Jazeera for news, and they are being fed a steady diet of pro-Hamas propaganda. Hamas intentionally fires at Israeli forces from schools and hospitals and mosques in hopes that return fire will kill civilians so they can get more footage to show on Al Jazeera. It is a depraved disregard for human life, and it is demonic.