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Middle East Media Research Institute

2006-04-26T09:46:57Z

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== The Organisation ==
MEMRI (Hebrew name:המכון לחקר התקשורת המזרח התיכון, abbreviated ממר"יis) is an organisation which promotes itself as a link between the West and the Middle East. It's primary purpose is to translate Arabic, Persian and Turkish media events and reports so as to close the gap between East and West reportings.

The primary purpose of these translations is to inform people on the debate over U.S policy in the Middle East.

The organisation was founded in 1998 by Meyrav Wurmser and Colonel Yigal Carmon, formerly of Israeli military intelligence.

It is advertised as a non-profit making, non-partisan and independendt source of information.

"According to Jim Lobe, MEMRI specializes in translating and distributing 'particularly virulent anti-U.S. and anti-Israel articles appearing in the Arab press to key U.S. media and policymakers'" {{ref|rightweb}}.

Having begun as one office in Washington, MEMRI has now expanded with branches in Berlin, London, Tokyo and Jerusalem.

== Members ==
===Co-Founders===

*[[Meyrav Wurmser]]
*[[Yigal Carmon]](Colonel)

Both Wurmser and Carmon are right-wing zionists and opposers of the Oslo peace accords. Wurmser's position has been replaced by Steven Stalinsky following her departure in 2002. Oliver Revell also contributes to the board of directors.

Initially there were only six members of staff working for MEMRI, however as a result of expansion, that number is now in the region of 30-40.

NB: several of MEMRI's agents change names -- while wearing a MEMRI hat some have a German or English name, but later reappear with their Israeli names elsewhere.{{ref|Rightweb}}

== Funding ==

the funding of MEMRI is under scrutinty at this time due to questions and comments raised by proffesor *[[Juan Cole]]. Although MEMRI claim to have funds under $2 million, Cole, insitis that the organisation recieves in the region of $60 million per annum for its opperations. *{{ref|antiwar}}[http://www.antiwar.com/cole/?articleid=4047], cited 20th April 2006

it has been reported that many of the funds recieved by MEMRI are either not accounted for or only the American profits are disclosed. MEMRI is of course a multinational organisation with office across the world. It is these offices which Juan Cole maintains the estimate of $60 million is acculmulated. *{{ref|Juan Cole}}[http://www.juancole.com/2004/11/memri-funding-i-have-received-several.html], cited 21st April 2006

MEMRI maintains that all of it's fundings come directly from around 250 private donations and that it does not recieve any government funding. Lynde & Harry Bradley Foundation, a right wing organisation, donated $100,000 between '92 and 2000. Ronald & Mary Ann Lachman Foundation is another of the private donors.

what is evident is that, although MEMRI advertises itself as non-profit, this cannot be regarded as wholly truthful.

==Controversy==

MEMRI has faced numerous allegations of bias and unprofesionalism with regard to its presentation of the Middle East news. Critcs of the organisation have said that MEMRI is selective inthe content it translates and that in doing so, it portrays an anti-Arab view.

MEMRI has altered it's homepage on the internet following the terroist attacks on September 11th 2001. Prior to the attacks, the 'About us' section had clearly stated the foolowing quote as part of their mission statement: 'In its research, the institute puts emphasis on the continuing relevance of Zionism to the Jewish people and to the state of Israel.'

Furthermore, the profiles of MEMRI staff were also deleted along with any information of funding.

The following is a list of critics and their personal views on MEMRI:

[[Dr. Juan Cole]]: accused the organisation of slectivity in their translation process in that they "cherry-pick" the press for particularly extreme cases rather than providing an overview. *{{ref|antiwar}}[http://www.antiwar.com/cole/?articleid=3898], cited 23rd April 2006.

[[Brian Whitaker]]: Maintains that MEMRI articles follow a distinct pattern of 'reflecting badly on the character of Arabs or they in some way further the political agenda of Israel.' *{{ref|guardian}}[http://www.guardian.co.uk/elsewhere/journalist/story/0,7792,773258,00.html#article_continue], cited 23rd April 2006.

[[Ibrahim Hooper]]: In an interview with the Washington Post claimed; 'Memri's intent is to find the worst possible quotes from the Muslim world and disseminate them as widely as possible.' *{{ref|guardian}}[http://www.guardian.co.uk/elsewhere/journalist/story/0,7792,773258,00.html#article_continue], cited 23rd April 2006.

[[Marc Lynch]]: also in agreament that MEMRI offers a biased source of Middle East publications and says that MEMRI 'routinely selects articles which show the worst of Arab discource.'

[[William Rugh]]: states that MEMRI portrays Arabs as hating Jews and refusing any peaceful settlement of Palestine issues.

===MEMRI's Response===

in light of the article 'Osama Threatening Red States?' by Juan Cole,*{{ref|antiwar}}[http://www.antiwar.com/cole/?articleid=3898] MEMRI's co-founder, Yigal Carmon, wrote a response to Dr. Cole. the email can be accessed through this link *{{ref|antiwar}}[http://www.antiwar.com/cole/?articleid=4047] and it clearly identifies some threat of legal action aginst Dr. Cole on accounts of libel and slander. MEMRI claim to be offering translations of current affairs and topical issues on the Middle Easter and international agendas form a non-partisan, non-profit view point. However, MEMRI fail to provide any contact details through their website which would allow the general public to assess the situation for themselves.

==Users of MEMRI materials (alpha order)==
*[[Jonathan Freedland]], The Guardian columnist, writes:
::"On the other hand, few challenge the accuracy of Memri's translations: unpalatable though they are, the texts Memri finds are all too real."[http://www.guardian.co.uk/Columnists/Column/0,,1666871,00.html]
*[[Thomas Friedman]] – ''New York Times'' columnist.
::"The role that MEMRI is playing in bringing the voices of the Arab and Muslim Reform – from Arabic into English, to the world – has been absolutely invaluable for everyone who cares about this process and wants to follow it." - Thomas Friedman, May 6, 2003 [http://www.memri.org/aboutus.html]
*[[Kevin Myers]] – writes for the Irish Times and ''The Telegraph''. He writes:
::"I receive an invaluable service from the Middle East Media Research Institute, which translates material from the region. What is impossible to appreciate without such translations is the sheer scale of genocidal anti-Semitism which infuses Palestinian Authority propaganda.[http://memri.org/bin/media.cgi?ID=78004]
*[[Stephen Schwartz]] – [[Tech Central Station]].
::"In the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where the ultraextreme sect of Wahhabism is the state religion, various sermons and other declamations were heard, alleging that Allah punished the Hindus, Christians, Buddhists, and non-Wahhabi Muslims of the South Asian countries for their failure to accept Islam, above all in its Saudi form (as recorded and translated by the Middle East Media Research Institute).[http://memri.org/bin/media.cgi?ID=117405]
*[[United States Commission on International Religious Freedom]] [http://www.uscirf.gov/countries/region/middleast/saudi/saudiReport.pdf 2003 Report on Saudi Arabia (pdf)] Eight endnotes credit material to MEMRI or Stalinski.
::"Numerous articles and commentary in the Saudi press are openly anti-Jewish, offensive, and discriminatory: the "Zionist movement" is labeled as evil; blood libel accusations are made; hatred toward Jews is encouraged; Jews are said to be trying to take over the world; and the existence of the Holocaust is denied.[60]
::[60]See multiple translated articles with anti-Semitic and discriminatory language from the Saudi press at the Middle East Media Research Institute ( MEMRI ) Web site: [followed by four links]
*[[Elie Wiesel]] – Professional Holocaust survivor ([http://www.amin.org/eng/uri_avnery/2005/mar20.html as Uri Avnery] refers to him), member of the Irgun Zvei Leumi [http://jewishpeople.net/eliewiesel.html], and professional moralist.
::"I hope you receive MEMRI's publications. I do. I find its material – translations and analyses of poisonous articles, hate-filled statements and slanderous accusations – vitally needed for the fight against antisemitism in the Arab world. Policy makers, legislators, teachers, and news commentators greatly benefit from its efforts to use truth in the service of peace." - Elie Wiesel, May 22, 2003[http://www.memri.org/aboutus.html]
*[[James Woolsey]] – former CIA director
::"… the excellent Middle East Media Research Institute" -Former CIA director James Woolsey, June 10, 2002 [http://www.memri.org/aboutus.html]

==Contact Details==

Website: http://www.memri.org/ [http://www.memri.org/], cited 25th April 2006

The only other address provided is one to send donations to and is as follows;

MEMRI
P.O. Box 27837
Washington, DC 20038-7837
Phone: (202) 955-9070
Fax: (202) 955-9077

==External Resources==
*David Tell, "[http://www.nospank.net/memri.htm The Baby Face of Hate -- MEMRI releases an astonishing example of the "true Muslim" faith]", ''The Daily Standard'', June 12, 2002.
*Brian Whitaker , [http://www.guardian.co.uk/elsewhere/journalist/story/0,7792,773258,00.html Selective Memri], ''Guardian Unlimited'', August 12, 2002. "Investigates whether the 'independent' media institute that translates the Arabic newspapers is quite what it seems."
*Brian Whitaker and Yigal Carmon, "[http://www.guardian.co.uk/Archive/Article/0,4273,4593445,00.html Email debate: Yigal Carmon and Brian Whitaker]", Guardian, Jan 23 2004.
*[http://www.pmwatch.org/pmw/cast/memri.asp "The truth about MEMRI"] from [[Palestine Media Watch]], August 13, 2002.
*Sarah Maserati, "[http://www.nationalreview.com/maserati/maserati111402.asp Terror TV / MEMRI brings English-speakers the world of Arab hate]", ''National Review Online'', November 14, 2002.
*Craig Cox, "[http://www.utne.com/web_special/web_specials_archives/articles/2534-1.html Making a MEMRI]", ''Utne Web Watch'', Archives.
*Leah Harris, "[http://www.counterpunch.org/harris01152003.html A Note on MEMRI & Translations]", ''CounterPunch'', January 15, 2003.
*Ori Nir, "[http://www.forward.com/issues/2003/03.01.24/news9.html Arab Envoys Planning Translation Service / Information Ministers Hope To Counter Success of Memri]", ''Forward'', January 24, 2003.
*Mohammed El Oifi, "[http://mondediplo.com/2005/10/15propaganda Gained in translation]: Why the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) is a source of English versions of Arabic texts that are designed to mislead and disinform", ''Le Monde Diplomatique'', October 2005.
*CounterPunch News Service, [http://www.counterpunch.org/news03292006.html "Fake Saddam Interview Put Out By Israel Lobby Catspaw…"] ''CounterPunch'', March 29, 2006.

==Notes==

{{note|Rightweb}} [http://rightweb.irc-online.org/profile/1394 Profile of Meyrav Wurmser] Right Web , cited 19th April 2006

Middle East Media Research Institute

2006-04-26T09:30:43Z

Hmu02405:

== The Organisation ==
MEMRI is an organisation which promotes itself as a link between the West and the Middle East. It's primary purpose is to translate Arabic, Persian and Turkish media events and reports so as to close the gap between East and West reportings.

The primary purpose of these translations is to inform people on the debate over U.S policy in the Middle East.

The organisation was founded in 1998 by Meyrav Wurmser and Colonel Yigal Carmon, formerly of Israeli military intelligence.

It is advertised as a non-profit making, non-partisan and independendt source of information.

"According to Jim Lobe, MEMRI specializes in translating and distributing 'particularly virulent anti-U.S. and anti-Israel articles appearing in the Arab press to key U.S. media and policymakers'" {{ref|rightweb}}.

Having begun as one office in Washington, MEMRI has now expanded with branches in Berlin, London, Tokyo and Jerusalem.

== Members ==
===Co-Founders===

*[[Meyrav Wurmser]]
*[[Yigal Carmon]](Colonel)

Both Wurmser and Carmon are right-wing zionists and opposers of the Oslo peace accords. Wurmser's position has been replaced by Steven Stalinsky following her departure in 2002. Oliver Revell also contributes to the board of directors.

Initially there were only six members of staff working for MEMRI, however as a result of expansion, that number is now in the region of 30-40.

NB: several of MEMRI's agents change names -- while wearing a MEMRI hat some have a German or English name, but later reappear with their Israeli names elsewhere.{{ref|Rightweb}}

== Funding ==

the funding of MEMRI is under scrutinty at this time due to questions and comments raised by proffesor *[[Juan Cole]]. Although MEMRI claim to have funds under $2 million, Cole, insitis that the organisation recieves in the region of $60 million per annum for its opperations. *{{ref|antiwar}}[http://www.antiwar.com/cole/?articleid=4047], cited 20th April 2006

it has been reported that many of the funds recieved by MEMRI are either not accounted for or only the American profits are disclosed. MEMRI is of course a multinational organisation with office across the world. It is these offices which Juan Cole maintains the estimate of $60 million is acculmulated. *{{ref|Juan Cole}}[http://www.juancole.com/2004/11/memri-funding-i-have-received-several.html], cited 21st April 2006

MEMRI maintains that all of it's fundings come directly from around 250 private donations and that it does not recieve any government funding. Lynde & Harry Bradley Foundation, a right wing organisation, donated $100,000 between '92 and 2000. Ronald & Mary Ann Lachman Foundation is another of the private donors.

what is evident is that, although MEMRI advertises itself as non-profit, this cannot be regarded as wholly truthful.

==Controversy==

MEMRI has faced numerous allegations of bias and unprofesionalism with regard to its presentation of the Middle East news. Critcs of the organisation have said that MEMRI is selective inthe content it translates and that in doing so, it portrays an anti-Arab view.

MEMRI has altered it's homepage on the internet following the terroist attacks on September 11th 2001. Prior to the attacks, the 'About us' section had clearly stated the foolowing quote as part of their mission statement: 'In its research, the institute puts emphasis on the continuing relevance of Zionism to the Jewish people and to the state of Israel.'

Furthermore, the profiles of MEMRI staff were also deleted along with any information of funding.

The following is a list of critics and their personal views on MEMRI:

[[Dr. Juan Cole]]: accused the organisation of slectivity in their translation process in that they "cherry-pick" the press for particularly extreme cases rather than providing an overview. *{{ref|antiwar}}[http://www.antiwar.com/cole/?articleid=3898], cited 23rd April 2006.

[[Brian Whitaker]]: Maintains that MEMRI articles follow a distinct pattern of 'reflecting badly on the character of Arabs or they in some way further the political agenda of Israel.' *{{ref|guardian}}[http://www.guardian.co.uk/elsewhere/journalist/story/0,7792,773258,00.html#article_continue], cited 23rd April 2006.

[[Ibrahim Hooper]]: In an interview with the Washington Post claimed; 'Memri's intent is to find the worst possible quotes from the Muslim world and disseminate them as widely as possible.' *{{ref|guardian}}[http://www.guardian.co.uk/elsewhere/journalist/story/0,7792,773258,00.html#article_continue], cited 23rd April 2006.

[[Marc Lynch]]: also in agreament that MEMRI offers a biased source of Middle East publications and says that MEMRI 'routinely selects articles which show the worst of Arab discource.'

[[William Rugh]]: states that MEMRI portrays Arabs as hating Jews and refusing any peaceful settlement of Palestine issues.

===MEMRI's Response===

in light of the article 'Osama Threatening Red States?' by Juan Cole,*{{ref|antiwar}}[http://www.antiwar.com/cole/?articleid=3898] MEMRI's co-founder, Yigal Carmon, wrote a response to Dr. Cole. the email can be accessed through this link *{{ref|antiwar}}[http://www.antiwar.com/cole/?articleid=4047] and it clearly identifies some threat of legal action aginst Dr. Cole on accounts of libel and slander. MEMRI claim to be offering translations of current affairs and topical issues on the Middle Easter and international agendas form a non-partisan, non-profit view point. However, MEMRI fail to provide any contact details through their website which would allow the general public to assess the situation for themselves.

==Users of MEMRI materials (alpha order)==
*[[Jonathan Freedland]], The Guardian columnist, writes:
::"On the other hand, few challenge the accuracy of Memri's translations: unpalatable though they are, the texts Memri finds are all too real."[http://www.guardian.co.uk/Columnists/Column/0,,1666871,00.html]
*[[Thomas Friedman]] – ''New York Times'' columnist.
::"The role that MEMRI is playing in bringing the voices of the Arab and Muslim Reform – from Arabic into English, to the world – has been absolutely invaluable for everyone who cares about this process and wants to follow it." - Thomas Friedman, May 6, 2003 [http://www.memri.org/aboutus.html]
*[[Kevin Myers]] – writes for the Irish Times and ''The Telegraph''. He writes:
::"I receive an invaluable service from the Middle East Media Research Institute, which translates material from the region. What is impossible to appreciate without such translations is the sheer scale of genocidal anti-Semitism which infuses Palestinian Authority propaganda.[http://memri.org/bin/media.cgi?ID=78004]
*[[Stephen Schwartz]] – [[Tech Central Station]].
::"In the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where the ultraextreme sect of Wahhabism is the state religion, various sermons and other declamations were heard, alleging that Allah punished the Hindus, Christians, Buddhists, and non-Wahhabi Muslims of the South Asian countries for their failure to accept Islam, above all in its Saudi form (as recorded and translated by the Middle East Media Research Institute).[http://memri.org/bin/media.cgi?ID=117405]
*[[United States Commission on International Religious Freedom]] [http://www.uscirf.gov/countries/region/middleast/saudi/saudiReport.pdf 2003 Report on Saudi Arabia (pdf)] Eight endnotes credit material to MEMRI or Stalinski.
::"Numerous articles and commentary in the Saudi press are openly anti-Jewish, offensive, and discriminatory: the "Zionist movement" is labeled as evil; blood libel accusations are made; hatred toward Jews is encouraged; Jews are said to be trying to take over the world; and the existence of the Holocaust is denied.[60]
::[60]See multiple translated articles with anti-Semitic and discriminatory language from the Saudi press at the Middle East Media Research Institute ( MEMRI ) Web site: [followed by four links]
*[[Elie Wiesel]] – Professional Holocaust survivor ([http://www.amin.org/eng/uri_avnery/2005/mar20.html as Uri Avnery] refers to him), member of the Irgun Zvei Leumi [http://jewishpeople.net/eliewiesel.html], and professional moralist.
::"I hope you receive MEMRI's publications. I do. I find its material – translations and analyses of poisonous articles, hate-filled statements and slanderous accusations – vitally needed for the fight against antisemitism in the Arab world. Policy makers, legislators, teachers, and news commentators greatly benefit from its efforts to use truth in the service of peace." - Elie Wiesel, May 22, 2003[http://www.memri.org/aboutus.html]
*[[James Woolsey]] – former CIA director
::"… the excellent Middle East Media Research Institute" -Former CIA director James Woolsey, June 10, 2002 [http://www.memri.org/aboutus.html]

==Contact Details==

Website: http://www.memri.org/ [http://www.memri.org/], cited 25th April 2006

The only other address provided is one to send donations to and is as follows;

MEMRI
P.O. Box 27837
Washington, DC 20038-7837
Phone: (202) 955-9070
Fax: (202) 955-9077

==External Resources==
*David Tell, "[http://www.nospank.net/memri.htm The Baby Face of Hate -- MEMRI releases an astonishing example of the "true Muslim" faith]", ''The Daily Standard'', June 12, 2002.
*Brian Whitaker , [http://www.guardian.co.uk/elsewhere/journalist/story/0,7792,773258,00.html Selective Memri], ''Guardian Unlimited'', August 12, 2002. "Investigates whether the 'independent' media institute that translates the Arabic newspapers is quite what it seems."
*Brian Whitaker and Yigal Carmon, "[http://www.guardian.co.uk/Archive/Article/0,4273,4593445,00.html Email debate: Yigal Carmon and Brian Whitaker]", Guardian, Jan 23 2004.
*[http://www.pmwatch.org/pmw/cast/memri.asp "The truth about MEMRI"] from [[Palestine Media Watch]], August 13, 2002.
*Sarah Maserati, "[http://www.nationalreview.com/maserati/maserati111402.asp Terror TV / MEMRI brings English-speakers the world of Arab hate]", ''National Review Online'', November 14, 2002.
*Craig Cox, "[http://www.utne.com/web_special/web_specials_archives/articles/2534-1.html Making a MEMRI]", ''Utne Web Watch'', Archives.
*Leah Harris, "[http://www.counterpunch.org/harris01152003.html A Note on MEMRI & Translations]", ''CounterPunch'', January 15, 2003.
*Ori Nir, "[http://www.forward.com/issues/2003/03.01.24/news9.html Arab Envoys Planning Translation Service / Information Ministers Hope To Counter Success of Memri]", ''Forward'', January 24, 2003.
*Mohammed El Oifi, "[http://mondediplo.com/2005/10/15propaganda Gained in translation]: Why the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) is a source of English versions of Arabic texts that are designed to mislead and disinform", ''Le Monde Diplomatique'', October 2005.
*CounterPunch News Service, [http://www.counterpunch.org/news03292006.html "Fake Saddam Interview Put Out By Israel Lobby Catspaw…"] ''CounterPunch'', March 29, 2006.

==Notes==

{{note|Rightweb}} [http://rightweb.irc-online.org/profile/1394 Profile of Meyrav Wurmser] Right Web , cited 19th April 2006

Middle East Media Research Institute

2006-04-25T11:24:07Z

Hmu02405:

== The Organisation ==
MEMRI is an organisation which promotes itself as a link between the West and the Middle East. It's primary purpose is to translate Arabic, Persian and Turkish media events and reports so as to close the gap between East and West reportings.

The primary purpose of these translations is to inform people on the debate over U.S policy in the Middle East.

The organisation was founded in 1998 by Meyrav Wurmser and Colonel Yigal Carmon, formerly of Israeli military intelligence.

It is advertised as a non-profit making, non-partisan and independendt source of information.

"According to Jim Lobe, MEMRI specializes in translating and distributing 'particularly virulent anti-U.S. and anti-Israel articles appearing in the Arab press to key U.S. media and policymakers'" {{ref|rightweb}}.

Having begun as one office in Washington, MEMRI has now expanded with branches in Berlin, London, Tokyo and Jerusalem.

== Members ==
===Co-Founders===

*[[Meyrav Wurmser]]
*[[Yigal Carmon]](Colonel)

Both Wurmser and Carmon are right-wing zionists and opposers of the Oslo peace accords. Wurmser's position has been replaced by Steven Stalinsky following her departure in 2002. Oliver Revell also contributes to the board of directors.

Initially there were only six members of staff working for MEMRI, however as a result of expansion, that number is now in the region of 30-40.

NB: several of MEMRI's agents change names -- while wearing a MEMRI hat some have a German or English name, but later reappear with their Israeli names elsewhere.{{ref|Rightweb}}

== Funding ==

the funding of MEMRI is under scrutinty at this time due to questions and comments raised by proffesor *[[Juan Cole]]. Although MEMRI claim to have funds under $2 million, Cole, insitis that the organisation recieves in the region of $60 million per annum for its opperations. *{{ref|antiwar}}[http://www.antiwar.com/cole/?articleid=4047], cited 20th April 2006

it has been reported that many of the funds recieved by MEMRI are either not accounted for or only the American profits are disclosed. MEMRI is of course a multinational organisation with office across the world. It is these offices which Juan Cole maintains the estimate of $60 million is acculmulated. *{{ref|Juan Cole}}[http://www.juancole.com/2004/11/memri-funding-i-have-received-several.html], cited 21st April 2006

what is evident is that, although MEMRI advertises itself as non-profit, this cannot be regarded as wholly truthful.

==Controversy==

MEMRI has faced numerous allegations of bias and unprofesionalism with regard to its presentation of the Middle East news. Critcs of the organisation have said that MEMRI is selective inthe content it translates and that in doing so, it portrays an anti-Arab view.

MEMRI has altered it's homepage on the internet following the terroist attacks on September 11th 2001. Prior to the attacks, the 'About us' section had clearly stated the foolowing quote as part of their mission statement: 'In its research, the institute puts emphasis on the continuing relevance of Zionism to the Jewish people and to the state of Israel.'

Furthermore, the profiles of MEMRI staff were also deleted along with any information of funding.

The following is a list of critics and their personal views on MEMRI:

[[Dr. Juan Cole]]: accused the organisation of slectivity in their translation process in that they "cherry-pick" the press for particularly extreme cases rather than providing an overview. *{{ref|antiwar}}[http://www.antiwar.com/cole/?articleid=3898], cited 23rd April 2006.

[[Brian Whitaker]]: Maintains that MEMRI articles follow a distinct pattern of 'reflecting badly on the character of Arabs or they in some way further the political agenda of Israel.' *{{ref|guardian}}[http://www.guardian.co.uk/elsewhere/journalist/story/0,7792,773258,00.html#article_continue], cited 23rd April 2006.

[[Ibrahim Hooper]]: In an interview with the Washington Post claimed; 'Memri's intent is to find the worst possible quotes from the Muslim world and disseminate them as widely as possible.' *{{ref|guardian}}[http://www.guardian.co.uk/elsewhere/journalist/story/0,7792,773258,00.html#article_continue], cited 23rd April 2006.

[[Marc Lynch]]: also in agreament that MEMRI offers a biased source of Middle East publications and says that MEMRI 'routinely selects articles which show the worst of Arab discource.'

[[William Rugh]]: states that MEMRI portrays Arabs as hating Jews and refusing any peaceful settlement of Palestine issues.

===MEMRI's Response===

in light of the article 'Osama Threatening Red States?' by Juan Cole,*{{ref|antiwar}}[http://www.antiwar.com/cole/?articleid=3898] MEMRI's co-founder, Yigal Carmon, wrote a response to Dr. Cole. the email can be accessed through this link *{{ref|antiwar}}[http://www.antiwar.com/cole/?articleid=4047] and it clearly identifies some threat of legal action aginst Dr. Cole on accounts of libel and slander. MEMRI claim to be offering translations of current affairs and topical issues on the Middle Easter and international agendas form a non-partisan, non-profit view point. However, MEMRI fail to provide any contact details through their website which would allow the general public to assess the situation for themselves.

==Users of MEMRI materials (alpha order)==
*[[Jonathan Freedland]], The Guardian columnist, writes:
::"On the other hand, few challenge the accuracy of Memri's translations: unpalatable though they are, the texts Memri finds are all too real."[http://www.guardian.co.uk/Columnists/Column/0,,1666871,00.html]
*[[Thomas Friedman]] – ''New York Times'' columnist.
::"The role that MEMRI is playing in bringing the voices of the Arab and Muslim Reform – from Arabic into English, to the world – has been absolutely invaluable for everyone who cares about this process and wants to follow it." - Thomas Friedman, May 6, 2003 [http://www.memri.org/aboutus.html]
*[[Kevin Myers]] – writes for the Irish Times and ''The Telegraph''. He writes:
::"I receive an invaluable service from the Middle East Media Research Institute, which translates material from the region. What is impossible to appreciate without such translations is the sheer scale of genocidal anti-Semitism which infuses Palestinian Authority propaganda.[http://memri.org/bin/media.cgi?ID=78004]
*[[Stephen Schwartz]] – [[Tech Central Station]].
::"In the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where the ultraextreme sect of Wahhabism is the state religion, various sermons and other declamations were heard, alleging that Allah punished the Hindus, Christians, Buddhists, and non-Wahhabi Muslims of the South Asian countries for their failure to accept Islam, above all in its Saudi form (as recorded and translated by the Middle East Media Research Institute).[http://memri.org/bin/media.cgi?ID=117405]
*[[United States Commission on International Religious Freedom]] [http://www.uscirf.gov/countries/region/middleast/saudi/saudiReport.pdf 2003 Report on Saudi Arabia (pdf)] Eight endnotes credit material to MEMRI or Stalinski.
::"Numerous articles and commentary in the Saudi press are openly anti-Jewish, offensive, and discriminatory: the "Zionist movement" is labeled as evil; blood libel accusations are made; hatred toward Jews is encouraged; Jews are said to be trying to take over the world; and the existence of the Holocaust is denied.[60]
::[60]See multiple translated articles with anti-Semitic and discriminatory language from the Saudi press at the Middle East Media Research Institute ( MEMRI ) Web site: [followed by four links]
*[[Elie Wiesel]] – Professional Holocaust survivor ([http://www.amin.org/eng/uri_avnery/2005/mar20.html as Uri Avnery] refers to him), member of the Irgun Zvei Leumi [http://jewishpeople.net/eliewiesel.html], and professional moralist.
::"I hope you receive MEMRI's publications. I do. I find its material – translations and analyses of poisonous articles, hate-filled statements and slanderous accusations – vitally needed for the fight against antisemitism in the Arab world. Policy makers, legislators, teachers, and news commentators greatly benefit from its efforts to use truth in the service of peace." - Elie Wiesel, May 22, 2003[http://www.memri.org/aboutus.html]
*[[James Woolsey]] – former CIA director
::"… the excellent Middle East Media Research Institute" -Former CIA director James Woolsey, June 10, 2002 [http://www.memri.org/aboutus.html]

==Contact Details==

Website: http://www.memri.org/ [http://www.memri.org/], cited 25th April 2006

The only other address provided is one to send donations to and is as follows;

MEMRI
P.O. Box 27837
Washington, DC 20038-7837
Phone: (202) 955-9070
Fax: (202) 955-9077

==External Resources==
*David Tell, "[http://www.nospank.net/memri.htm The Baby Face of Hate -- MEMRI releases an astonishing example of the "true Muslim" faith]", ''The Daily Standard'', June 12, 2002.
*Brian Whitaker , [http://www.guardian.co.uk/elsewhere/journalist/story/0,7792,773258,00.html Selective Memri], ''Guardian Unlimited'', August 12, 2002. "Investigates whether the 'independent' media institute that translates the Arabic newspapers is quite what it seems."
*Brian Whitaker and Yigal Carmon, "[http://www.guardian.co.uk/Archive/Article/0,4273,4593445,00.html Email debate: Yigal Carmon and Brian Whitaker]", Guardian, Jan 23 2004.
*[http://www.pmwatch.org/pmw/cast/memri.asp "The truth about MEMRI"] from [[Palestine Media Watch]], August 13, 2002.
*Sarah Maserati, "[http://www.nationalreview.com/maserati/maserati111402.asp Terror TV / MEMRI brings English-speakers the world of Arab hate]", ''National Review Online'', November 14, 2002.
*Craig Cox, "[http://www.utne.com/web_special/web_specials_archives/articles/2534-1.html Making a MEMRI]", ''Utne Web Watch'', Archives.
*Leah Harris, "[http://www.counterpunch.org/harris01152003.html A Note on MEMRI & Translations]", ''CounterPunch'', January 15, 2003.
*Ori Nir, "[http://www.forward.com/issues/2003/03.01.24/news9.html Arab Envoys Planning Translation Service / Information Ministers Hope To Counter Success of Memri]", ''Forward'', January 24, 2003.
*Mohammed El Oifi, "[http://mondediplo.com/2005/10/15propaganda Gained in translation]: Why the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) is a source of English versions of Arabic texts that are designed to mislead and disinform", ''Le Monde Diplomatique'', October 2005.
*CounterPunch News Service, [http://www.counterpunch.org/news03292006.html "Fake Saddam Interview Put Out By Israel Lobby Catspaw…"] ''CounterPunch'', March 29, 2006.

==Notes==

{{note|Rightweb}} [http://rightweb.irc-online.org/profile/1394 Profile of Meyrav Wurmser] Right Web , cited 19th April 2006

Middle East Media Research Institute

2006-04-25T11:11:22Z

Hmu02405:

== The Organisation ==
MEMRI is an organisation which promotes itself as a link between the West and the Middle East. It's primary purpose is to translate Arabic, Persian and Turkish media events and reports so as to close the gap between East and West reportings.

The primary purpose of these translations is to inform people on the debate over U.S policy in the Middle East.

The organisation was founded in 1998 by Meyrav Wurmser and Colonel Yigal Carmon, formerly of Israeli military intelligence.

It is advertised as a non-profit making, non-partisan and independendt source of information.

"According to Jim Lobe, MEMRI specializes in translating and distributing 'particularly virulent anti-U.S. and anti-Israel articles appearing in the Arab press to key U.S. media and policymakers'" {{ref|rightweb}}.

Having begun as one office in Washington, MEMRI has now expanded with branches in Berlin, London, Tokyo and Jerusalem.

== Members ==
===Co-Founders===

*[[Meyrav Wurmser]]
*[[Yigal Carmon]](Colonel)

Both Wurmser and Carmon are right-wing zionists and opposers of the Oslo peace accords. Wurmser's position has been replaced by Steven Stalinsky following her departure in 2002. Oliver Revell also contributes to the board of directors.

Initially there were only six members of staff working for MEMRI, however as a result of expansion, that number is now in the region of 30-40.

NB: several of MEMRI's agents change names -- while wearing a MEMRI hat some have a German or English name, but later reappear with their Israeli names elsewhere.{{ref|Rightweb}}

== Funding ==

the funding of MEMRI is under scrutinty at this time due to questions and comments raised by proffesor *[[Juan Cole]]. Although MEMRI claim to have funds under $2 million, Cole, insitis that the organisation recieves in the region of $60 million per annum for its opperations. *{{ref|antiwar}}[http://www.antiwar.com/cole/?articleid=4047], cited 20th April 2006

it has been reported that many of the funds recieved by MEMRI are either not accounted for or only the American profits are disclosed. MEMRI is of course a multinational organisation with office across the world. It is these offices which Juan Cole maintains the estimate of $60 million is acculmulated. *{{ref|Juan Cole}}[http://www.juancole.com/2004/11/memri-funding-i-have-received-several.html], cited 21st April 2006

what is evident is that, although MEMRI advertises itself as non-profit, this cannot be regarded as wholly truthful.

==Controversy==

MEMRI has faced numerous allegations of bias and unproffesionalism with regard to its presentation of the Middle East news. Critcs of the organisation have said that MEMRI is selective inthe content it translates and that in doing so, it portrays an anti-Arab view.

MEMRI has altered it's homepage on the internet following the terroist attacks on September 11th 2001. Prior to the attacks, the 'About us' section had clearly stated the foolowing quote as part of their mission statement: 'In its research, the institute puts emphasis on the continuing relevance of Zionism to the Jewish people and to the state of Israel.'

Furthermore, the profiles of MEMRI staff were also deleted along with any information of funding.

The following is a list of critics and their personal views on MEMRI:

[[Dr. Juan Cole]]: accused the organisation of slectivity in their translation process in that they "cherry-pick" the press for particularly extreme cases rather than providing an overview. *{{ref|antiwar}}[http://www.antiwar.com/cole/?articleid=3898], cited 23rd April 2006.

[[Brian Whitaker]]: Maintains that MEMRI articles follow a distinct pattern of 'reflecting badly on the character of Arabs or they in some way further the political agenda of Israel.' *{{ref|guardian}}[http://www.guardian.co.uk/elsewhere/journalist/story/0,7792,773258,00.html#article_continue], cited 23rd April 2006.

[[Ibrahim Hooper]]: In an interview with the Washington Post claimed; 'Memri's intent is to find the worst possible quotes from the Muslim world and disseminate them as widely as possible.' *{{ref|guardian}}[http://www.guardian.co.uk/elsewhere/journalist/story/0,7792,773258,00.html#article_continue], cited 23rd April 2006.

[[Marc Lynch]]: also in agreament that MEMRI offers a biased source of Middle East publications and says that MEMRI 'routinely selects articles which show the worst of Arab discource.'

[[William Rugh]]: states that MEMRI portrays Arabs as hating Jews and refusing any peaceful settlement of Palestine issues.

===MEMRI's Response===

in light of the article 'Osama Threatening Red States?' by Juan Cole,*{{ref|antiwar}}[http://www.antiwar.com/cole/?articleid=3898] MEMRI's co-founder, Yigal Carmon, wrote a response to Dr. Cole. the email can be accessed through this link *{{ref|antiwar}}[http://www.antiwar.com/cole/?articleid=4047] and it clearly identifies some threat of legal action aginst Dr. Cole on accounts of libel and slander. MEMRI claim to be offering translations of current affairs and topical issues on the Middle Easter and international agendas form a non-partisan, non-profit view point. However, MEMRI fail to provide any contact details through their website which would allow the general public to assess the situation for themselves.

==Users of MEMRI materials (alpha order)==
*[[Jonathan Freedland]], The Guardian columnist, writes:
::"On the other hand, few challenge the accuracy of Memri's translations: unpalatable though they are, the texts Memri finds are all too real."[http://www.guardian.co.uk/Columnists/Column/0,,1666871,00.html]
*[[Thomas Friedman]] – ''New York Times'' columnist.
::"The role that MEMRI is playing in bringing the voices of the Arab and Muslim Reform – from Arabic into English, to the world – has been absolutely invaluable for everyone who cares about this process and wants to follow it." - Thomas Friedman, May 6, 2003 [http://www.memri.org/aboutus.html]
*[[Kevin Myers]] – writes for the Irish Times and ''The Telegraph''. He writes:
::"I receive an invaluable service from the Middle East Media Research Institute, which translates material from the region. What is impossible to appreciate without such translations is the sheer scale of genocidal anti-Semitism which infuses Palestinian Authority propaganda.[http://memri.org/bin/media.cgi?ID=78004]
*[[Stephen Schwartz]] – [[Tech Central Station]].
::"In the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where the ultraextreme sect of Wahhabism is the state religion, various sermons and other declamations were heard, alleging that Allah punished the Hindus, Christians, Buddhists, and non-Wahhabi Muslims of the South Asian countries for their failure to accept Islam, above all in its Saudi form (as recorded and translated by the Middle East Media Research Institute).[http://memri.org/bin/media.cgi?ID=117405]
*[[United States Commission on International Religious Freedom]] [http://www.uscirf.gov/countries/region/middleast/saudi/saudiReport.pdf 2003 Report on Saudi Arabia (pdf)] Eight endnotes credit material to MEMRI or Stalinski.
::"Numerous articles and commentary in the Saudi press are openly anti-Jewish, offensive, and discriminatory: the "Zionist movement" is labeled as evil; blood libel accusations are made; hatred toward Jews is encouraged; Jews are said to be trying to take over the world; and the existence of the Holocaust is denied.[60]
::[60]See multiple translated articles with anti-Semitic and discriminatory language from the Saudi press at the Middle East Media Research Institute ( MEMRI ) Web site: [followed by four links]
*[[Elie Wiesel]] – Professional Holocaust survivor ([http://www.amin.org/eng/uri_avnery/2005/mar20.html as Uri Avnery] refers to him), member of the Irgun Zvei Leumi [http://jewishpeople.net/eliewiesel.html], and professional moralist.
::"I hope you receive MEMRI's publications. I do. I find its material – translations and analyses of poisonous articles, hate-filled statements and slanderous accusations – vitally needed for the fight against antisemitism in the Arab world. Policy makers, legislators, teachers, and news commentators greatly benefit from its efforts to use truth in the service of peace." - Elie Wiesel, May 22, 2003[http://www.memri.org/aboutus.html]
*[[James Woolsey]] – former CIA director
::"… the excellent Middle East Media Research Institute" -Former CIA director James Woolsey, June 10, 2002 [http://www.memri.org/aboutus.html]

==Contact Details==

Website: http://www.memri.org/ [http://www.memri.org/], cited 25th April 2006

The only other address provided is one to send donations to and is as follows;

MEMRI
P.O. Box 27837
Washington, DC 20038-7837
Phone: (202) 955-9070
Fax: (202) 955-9077

==External Resources==
*David Tell, "[http://www.nospank.net/memri.htm The Baby Face of Hate -- MEMRI releases an astonishing example of the "true Muslim" faith]", ''The Daily Standard'', June 12, 2002.
*Brian Whitaker , [http://www.guardian.co.uk/elsewhere/journalist/story/0,7792,773258,00.html Selective Memri], ''Guardian Unlimited'', August 12, 2002. "Investigates whether the 'independent' media institute that translates the Arabic newspapers is quite what it seems."
*Brian Whitaker and Yigal Carmon, "[http://www.guardian.co.uk/Archive/Article/0,4273,4593445,00.html Email debate: Yigal Carmon and Brian Whitaker]", Guardian, Jan 23 2004.
*[http://www.pmwatch.org/pmw/cast/memri.asp "The truth about MEMRI"] from [[Palestine Media Watch]], August 13, 2002.
*Sarah Maserati, "[http://www.nationalreview.com/maserati/maserati111402.asp Terror TV / MEMRI brings English-speakers the world of Arab hate]", ''National Review Online'', November 14, 2002.
*Craig Cox, "[http://www.utne.com/web_special/web_specials_archives/articles/2534-1.html Making a MEMRI]", ''Utne Web Watch'', Archives.
*Leah Harris, "[http://www.counterpunch.org/harris01152003.html A Note on MEMRI & Translations]", ''CounterPunch'', January 15, 2003.
*Ori Nir, "[http://www.forward.com/issues/2003/03.01.24/news9.html Arab Envoys Planning Translation Service / Information Ministers Hope To Counter Success of Memri]", ''Forward'', January 24, 2003.
*Mohammed El Oifi, "[http://mondediplo.com/2005/10/15propaganda Gained in translation]: Why the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) is a source of English versions of Arabic texts that are designed to mislead and disinform", ''Le Monde Diplomatique'', October 2005.
*CounterPunch News Service, [http://www.counterpunch.org/news03292006.html "Fake Saddam Interview Put Out By Israel Lobby Catspaw…"] ''CounterPunch'', March 29, 2006.

==Notes==

{{note|Rightweb}} [http://rightweb.irc-online.org/profile/1394 Profile of Meyrav Wurmser] Right Web , cited 19th April 2006

Middle East Media Research Institute

2006-04-25T11:09:28Z

Hmu02405:

== The Organisation ==
MEMRI is an organisation which promotes itself as a link between the West and the Middle East. It's primary purpose is to translate Arabic, Persian and Turkish media events and reports so as to close the gap between East and West reportings.

The primary purpose of these translations is to inform people on the debate over U.S policy in the Middle East.

The organisation was founded in 1998 by Meyrav Wurmser and Colonel Yigal Carmon, formerly of Israeli military intelligence.

It is advertised as a non-profit making, non-partisan and independendt source of information.

"According to Jim Lobe, MEMRI specializes in translating and distributing 'particularly virulent anti-U.S. and anti-Israel articles appearing in the Arab press to key U.S. media and policymakers'" {{ref|rightweb}}.

== Members ==
===Co-Founders===

*[[Meyrav Wurmser]]
*[[Yigal Carmon]](Colonel)

Both Wurmser and Carmon are right-wing zionists and opposers of the Oslo peace accords. Wurmser's position has been replaced by Steven Stalinsky following her departure in 2002. Oliver Revell also contributes to the board of directors.

Initially there were only six members of staff working for MEMRI, however as a result of expansion, that number is now in the region of 30-40.

NB: several of MEMRI's agents change names -- while wearing a MEMRI hat some have a German or English name, but later reappear with their Israeli names elsewhere.{{ref|Rightweb}}

== Funding ==

the funding of MEMRI is under scrutinty at this time due to questions and comments raised by proffesor *[[Juan Cole]]. Although MEMRI claim to have funds under $2 million, Cole, insitis that the organisation recieves in the region of $60 million per annum for its opperations. *{{ref|antiwar}}[http://www.antiwar.com/cole/?articleid=4047], cited 20th April 2006

it has been reported that many of the funds recieved by MEMRI are either not accounted for or only the American profits are disclosed. MEMRI is of course a multinational organisation with office across the world. It is these offices which Juan Cole maintains the estimate of $60 million is acculmulated. *{{ref|Juan Cole}}[http://www.juancole.com/2004/11/memri-funding-i-have-received-several.html], cited 21st April 2006

what is evident is that, although MEMRI advertises itself as non-profit, this cannot be regarded as wholly truthful.

==Controversy==

MEMRI has faced numerous allegations of bias and unproffesionalism with regard to its presentation of the Middle East news. Critcs of the organisation have said that MEMRI is selective inthe content it translates and that in doing so, it portrays an anti-Arab view.

MEMRI has altered it's homepage on the internet following the terroist attacks on September 11th 2001. Prior to the attacks, the 'About us' section had clearly stated the foolowing quote as part of their mission statement: 'In its research, the institute puts emphasis on the continuing relevance of Zionism to the Jewish people and to the state of Israel.'

Furthermore, the profiles of MEMRI staff were also deleted along with any information of funding.

The following is a list of critics and their personal views on MEMRI:

[[Dr. Juan Cole]]: accused the organisation of slectivity in their translation process in that they "cherry-pick" the press for particularly extreme cases rather than providing an overview. *{{ref|antiwar}}[http://www.antiwar.com/cole/?articleid=3898], cited 23rd April 2006.

[[Brian Whitaker]]: Maintains that MEMRI articles follow a distinct pattern of 'reflecting badly on the character of Arabs or they in some way further the political agenda of Israel.' *{{ref|guardian}}[http://www.guardian.co.uk/elsewhere/journalist/story/0,7792,773258,00.html#article_continue], cited 23rd April 2006.

[[Ibrahim Hooper]]: In an interview with the Washington Post claimed; 'Memri's intent is to find the worst possible quotes from the Muslim world and disseminate them as widely as possible.' *{{ref|guardian}}[http://www.guardian.co.uk/elsewhere/journalist/story/0,7792,773258,00.html#article_continue], cited 23rd April 2006.

[[Marc Lynch]]: also in agreament that MEMRI offers a biased source of Middle East publications and says that MEMRI 'routinely selects articles which show the worst of Arab discource.'

[[William Rugh]]: states that MEMRI portrays Arabs as hating Jews and refusing any peaceful settlement of Palestine issues.

===MEMRI's Response===

in light of the article 'Osama Threatening Red States?' by Juan Cole,*{{ref|antiwar}}[http://www.antiwar.com/cole/?articleid=3898] MEMRI's co-founder, Yigal Carmon, wrote a response to Dr. Cole. the email can be accessed through this link *{{ref|antiwar}}[http://www.antiwar.com/cole/?articleid=4047] and it clearly identifies some threat of legal action aginst Dr. Cole on accounts of libel and slander. MEMRI claim to be offering translations of current affairs and topical issues on the Middle Easter and international agendas form a non-partisan, non-profit view point. However, MEMRI fail to provide any contact details through their website which would allow the general public to assess the situation for themselves.

==Users of MEMRI materials (alpha order)==
*[[Jonathan Freedland]], The Guardian columnist, writes:
::"On the other hand, few challenge the accuracy of Memri's translations: unpalatable though they are, the texts Memri finds are all too real."[http://www.guardian.co.uk/Columnists/Column/0,,1666871,00.html]
*[[Thomas Friedman]] – ''New York Times'' columnist.
::"The role that MEMRI is playing in bringing the voices of the Arab and Muslim Reform – from Arabic into English, to the world – has been absolutely invaluable for everyone who cares about this process and wants to follow it." - Thomas Friedman, May 6, 2003 [http://www.memri.org/aboutus.html]
*[[Kevin Myers]] – writes for the Irish Times and ''The Telegraph''. He writes:
::"I receive an invaluable service from the Middle East Media Research Institute, which translates material from the region. What is impossible to appreciate without such translations is the sheer scale of genocidal anti-Semitism which infuses Palestinian Authority propaganda.[http://memri.org/bin/media.cgi?ID=78004]
*[[Stephen Schwartz]] – [[Tech Central Station]].
::"In the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where the ultraextreme sect of Wahhabism is the state religion, various sermons and other declamations were heard, alleging that Allah punished the Hindus, Christians, Buddhists, and non-Wahhabi Muslims of the South Asian countries for their failure to accept Islam, above all in its Saudi form (as recorded and translated by the Middle East Media Research Institute).[http://memri.org/bin/media.cgi?ID=117405]
*[[United States Commission on International Religious Freedom]] [http://www.uscirf.gov/countries/region/middleast/saudi/saudiReport.pdf 2003 Report on Saudi Arabia (pdf)] Eight endnotes credit material to MEMRI or Stalinski.
::"Numerous articles and commentary in the Saudi press are openly anti-Jewish, offensive, and discriminatory: the "Zionist movement" is labeled as evil; blood libel accusations are made; hatred toward Jews is encouraged; Jews are said to be trying to take over the world; and the existence of the Holocaust is denied.[60]
::[60]See multiple translated articles with anti-Semitic and discriminatory language from the Saudi press at the Middle East Media Research Institute ( MEMRI ) Web site: [followed by four links]
*[[Elie Wiesel]] – Professional Holocaust survivor ([http://www.amin.org/eng/uri_avnery/2005/mar20.html as Uri Avnery] refers to him), member of the Irgun Zvei Leumi [http://jewishpeople.net/eliewiesel.html], and professional moralist.
::"I hope you receive MEMRI's publications. I do. I find its material – translations and analyses of poisonous articles, hate-filled statements and slanderous accusations – vitally needed for the fight against antisemitism in the Arab world. Policy makers, legislators, teachers, and news commentators greatly benefit from its efforts to use truth in the service of peace." - Elie Wiesel, May 22, 2003[http://www.memri.org/aboutus.html]
*[[James Woolsey]] – former CIA director
::"… the excellent Middle East Media Research Institute" -Former CIA director James Woolsey, June 10, 2002 [http://www.memri.org/aboutus.html]

==Contact Details==

Website: http://www.memri.org/ [http://www.memri.org/], cited 25th April 2006

The only other address provided is one to send donations to and is as follows;

MEMRI
P.O. Box 27837
Washington, DC 20038-7837
Phone: (202) 955-9070
Fax: (202) 955-9077

==External Resources==
*David Tell, "[http://www.nospank.net/memri.htm The Baby Face of Hate -- MEMRI releases an astonishing example of the "true Muslim" faith]", ''The Daily Standard'', June 12, 2002.
*Brian Whitaker , [http://www.guardian.co.uk/elsewhere/journalist/story/0,7792,773258,00.html Selective Memri], ''Guardian Unlimited'', August 12, 2002. "Investigates whether the 'independent' media institute that translates the Arabic newspapers is quite what it seems."
*Brian Whitaker and Yigal Carmon, "[http://www.guardian.co.uk/Archive/Article/0,4273,4593445,00.html Email debate: Yigal Carmon and Brian Whitaker]", Guardian, Jan 23 2004.
*[http://www.pmwatch.org/pmw/cast/memri.asp "The truth about MEMRI"] from [[Palestine Media Watch]], August 13, 2002.
*Sarah Maserati, "[http://www.nationalreview.com/maserati/maserati111402.asp Terror TV / MEMRI brings English-speakers the world of Arab hate]", ''National Review Online'', November 14, 2002.
*Craig Cox, "[http://www.utne.com/web_special/web_specials_archives/articles/2534-1.html Making a MEMRI]", ''Utne Web Watch'', Archives.
*Leah Harris, "[http://www.counterpunch.org/harris01152003.html A Note on MEMRI & Translations]", ''CounterPunch'', January 15, 2003.
*Ori Nir, "[http://www.forward.com/issues/2003/03.01.24/news9.html Arab Envoys Planning Translation Service / Information Ministers Hope To Counter Success of Memri]", ''Forward'', January 24, 2003.
*Mohammed El Oifi, "[http://mondediplo.com/2005/10/15propaganda Gained in translation]: Why the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) is a source of English versions of Arabic texts that are designed to mislead and disinform", ''Le Monde Diplomatique'', October 2005.
*CounterPunch News Service, [http://www.counterpunch.org/news03292006.html "Fake Saddam Interview Put Out By Israel Lobby Catspaw…"] ''CounterPunch'', March 29, 2006.

==Notes==

{{note|Rightweb}} [http://rightweb.irc-online.org/profile/1394 Profile of Meyrav Wurmser] Right Web , cited 19th April 2006

Middle East Media Research Institute

2006-04-25T10:59:21Z

Hmu02405:

== The Organisation ==
MEMRI is an organisation which promotes itself as a link between the West and the Middle East. It's primary purpose is to translate Arabic, Persian and Turkish media events and reports so as to close the gap between East and West reportings.

The primary purpose of these translations is to inform people on the debate over U.S policy in the Middle East.

The organisation was founded in 1998 by Meyrav Wurmser and Colonel Yigal Carmon, formerly of Israeli military intelligence.

It is advertised as a non-profit making, non-partisan and independendt source of information.

"According to Jim Lobe, MEMRI specializes in translating and distributing 'particularly virulent anti-U.S. and anti-Israel articles appearing in the Arab press to key U.S. media and policymakers'" {{ref|rightweb}}.

== Members ==
===Co-Founders===

*[[Meyrav Wurmser]]
*[[Yigal Carmon]](Colonel)

NB: several of MEMRI's agents change names -- while wearing a MEMRI hat some have a German or English name, but later reappear with their Israeli names elsewhere.{{ref|Rightweb}}

== Funding ==

the funding of MEMRI is under scrutinty at this time due to questions and comments raised by proffesor *[[Juan Cole]]. Although MEMRI claim to have funds under $2 million, Cole, insitis that the organisation recieves in the region of $60 million per annum for its opperations. *{{ref|antiwar}}[http://www.antiwar.com/cole/?articleid=4047], cited 20th April 2006

it has been reported that many of the funds recieved by MEMRI are either not accounted for or only the American profits are disclosed. MEMRI is of course a multinational organisation with office across the world. It is these offices which Juan Cole maintains the estimate of $60 million is acculmulated. *{{ref|Juan Cole}}[http://www.juancole.com/2004/11/memri-funding-i-have-received-several.html], cited 21st April 2006

what is evident is that, although MEMRI advertises itself as non-profit, this cannot be regarded as wholly truthful.

==Controversy==

MEMRI has faced numerous allegations of bias and unproffesionalism with regard to its presentation of the Middle East news. Critcs of the organisation have said that MEMRI is selective inthe content it translates and that in doing so, it portrays an anti-Arab view.

MEMRI has altered it's homepage on the internet following the terroist attacks on September 11th 2001. Prior to the attacks, the 'About us' section had clearly stated the foolowing quote as part of their mission statement: 'In its research, the institute puts emphasis on the continuing relevance of Zionism to the Jewish people and to the state of Israel.'

Furthermore, the profiles of MEMRI staff were also deleted along with any information of funding.

The following is a list of critics and their personal views on MEMRI:

[[Dr. Juan Cole]]: accused the organisation of slectivity in their translation process in that they "cherry-pick" the press for particularly extreme cases rather than providing an overview. *{{ref|antiwar}}[http://www.antiwar.com/cole/?articleid=3898], cited 23rd April 2006.

[[Brian Whitaker]]: Maintains that MEMRI articles follow a distinct pattern of 'reflecting badly on the character of Arabs or they in some way further the political agenda of Israel.' *{{ref|guardian}}[http://www.guardian.co.uk/elsewhere/journalist/story/0,7792,773258,00.html#article_continue], cited 23rd April 2006.

[[Ibrahim Hooper]]: In an interview with the Washington Post claimed; 'Memri's intent is to find the worst possible quotes from the Muslim world and disseminate them as widely as possible.' *{{ref|guardian}}[http://www.guardian.co.uk/elsewhere/journalist/story/0,7792,773258,00.html#article_continue], cited 23rd April 2006.

[[Marc Lynch]]: also in agreament that MEMRI offers a biased source of Middle East publications and says that MEMRI 'routinely selects articles which show the worst of Arab discource.'

[[William Rugh]]: states that MEMRI portrays Arabs as hating Jews and refusing any peaceful settlement of Palestine issues.

===MEMRI's Response===

in light of the article 'Osama Threatening Red States?' by Juan Cole,*{{ref|antiwar}}[http://www.antiwar.com/cole/?articleid=3898] MEMRI's co-founder, Yigal Carmon, wrote a response to Dr. Cole. the email can be accessed through this link *{{ref|antiwar}}[http://www.antiwar.com/cole/?articleid=4047] and it clearly identifies some threat of legal action aginst Dr. Cole on accounts of libel and slander. MEMRI claim to be offering translations of current affairs and topical issues on the Middle Easter and international agendas form a non-partisan, non-profit view point. However, MEMRI fail to provide any contact details through their website which would allow the general public to assess the situation for themselves.

==Users of MEMRI materials (alpha order)==
*[[Jonathan Freedland]], The Guardian columnist, writes:
::"On the other hand, few challenge the accuracy of Memri's translations: unpalatable though they are, the texts Memri finds are all too real."[http://www.guardian.co.uk/Columnists/Column/0,,1666871,00.html]
*[[Thomas Friedman]] – ''New York Times'' columnist.
::"The role that MEMRI is playing in bringing the voices of the Arab and Muslim Reform – from Arabic into English, to the world – has been absolutely invaluable for everyone who cares about this process and wants to follow it." - Thomas Friedman, May 6, 2003 [http://www.memri.org/aboutus.html]
*[[Kevin Myers]] – writes for the Irish Times and ''The Telegraph''. He writes:
::"I receive an invaluable service from the Middle East Media Research Institute, which translates material from the region. What is impossible to appreciate without such translations is the sheer scale of genocidal anti-Semitism which infuses Palestinian Authority propaganda.[http://memri.org/bin/media.cgi?ID=78004]
*[[Stephen Schwartz]] – [[Tech Central Station]].
::"In the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where the ultraextreme sect of Wahhabism is the state religion, various sermons and other declamations were heard, alleging that Allah punished the Hindus, Christians, Buddhists, and non-Wahhabi Muslims of the South Asian countries for their failure to accept Islam, above all in its Saudi form (as recorded and translated by the Middle East Media Research Institute).[http://memri.org/bin/media.cgi?ID=117405]
*[[United States Commission on International Religious Freedom]] [http://www.uscirf.gov/countries/region/middleast/saudi/saudiReport.pdf 2003 Report on Saudi Arabia (pdf)] Eight endnotes credit material to MEMRI or Stalinski.
::"Numerous articles and commentary in the Saudi press are openly anti-Jewish, offensive, and discriminatory: the "Zionist movement" is labeled as evil; blood libel accusations are made; hatred toward Jews is encouraged; Jews are said to be trying to take over the world; and the existence of the Holocaust is denied.[60]
::[60]See multiple translated articles with anti-Semitic and discriminatory language from the Saudi press at the Middle East Media Research Institute ( MEMRI ) Web site: [followed by four links]
*[[Elie Wiesel]] – Professional Holocaust survivor ([http://www.amin.org/eng/uri_avnery/2005/mar20.html as Uri Avnery] refers to him), member of the Irgun Zvei Leumi [http://jewishpeople.net/eliewiesel.html], and professional moralist.
::"I hope you receive MEMRI's publications. I do. I find its material – translations and analyses of poisonous articles, hate-filled statements and slanderous accusations – vitally needed for the fight against antisemitism in the Arab world. Policy makers, legislators, teachers, and news commentators greatly benefit from its efforts to use truth in the service of peace." - Elie Wiesel, May 22, 2003[http://www.memri.org/aboutus.html]
*[[James Woolsey]] – former CIA director
::"… the excellent Middle East Media Research Institute" -Former CIA director James Woolsey, June 10, 2002 [http://www.memri.org/aboutus.html]

==Contact Details==

Website: http://www.memri.org/ [http://www.memri.org/], cited 25th April 2006

The only other address provided is one to send donations to and is as follows;

MEMRI
P.O. Box 27837
Washington, DC 20038-7837
Phone: (202) 955-9070
Fax: (202) 955-9077

==External Resources==
*David Tell, "[http://www.nospank.net/memri.htm The Baby Face of Hate -- MEMRI releases an astonishing example of the "true Muslim" faith]", ''The Daily Standard'', June 12, 2002.
*Brian Whitaker , [http://www.guardian.co.uk/elsewhere/journalist/story/0,7792,773258,00.html Selective Memri], ''Guardian Unlimited'', August 12, 2002. "Investigates whether the 'independent' media institute that translates the Arabic newspapers is quite what it seems."
*Brian Whitaker and Yigal Carmon, "[http://www.guardian.co.uk/Archive/Article/0,4273,4593445,00.html Email debate: Yigal Carmon and Brian Whitaker]", Guardian, Jan 23 2004.
*[http://www.pmwatch.org/pmw/cast/memri.asp "The truth about MEMRI"] from [[Palestine Media Watch]], August 13, 2002.
*Sarah Maserati, "[http://www.nationalreview.com/maserati/maserati111402.asp Terror TV / MEMRI brings English-speakers the world of Arab hate]", ''National Review Online'', November 14, 2002.
*Craig Cox, "[http://www.utne.com/web_special/web_specials_archives/articles/2534-1.html Making a MEMRI]", ''Utne Web Watch'', Archives.
*Leah Harris, "[http://www.counterpunch.org/harris01152003.html A Note on MEMRI & Translations]", ''CounterPunch'', January 15, 2003.
*Ori Nir, "[http://www.forward.com/issues/2003/03.01.24/news9.html Arab Envoys Planning Translation Service / Information Ministers Hope To Counter Success of Memri]", ''Forward'', January 24, 2003.
*Mohammed El Oifi, "[http://mondediplo.com/2005/10/15propaganda Gained in translation]: Why the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) is a source of English versions of Arabic texts that are designed to mislead and disinform", ''Le Monde Diplomatique'', October 2005.
*CounterPunch News Service, [http://www.counterpunch.org/news03292006.html "Fake Saddam Interview Put Out By Israel Lobby Catspaw…"] ''CounterPunch'', March 29, 2006.

==Notes==

{{note|Rightweb}} [http://rightweb.irc-online.org/profile/1394 Profile of Meyrav Wurmser] Right Web , cited 19th April 2006

Middle East Media Research Institute

2006-04-25T10:58:50Z

Hmu02405:

== The Organisation ==
MEMRI is an organisation which promotes itself as a link between the West and the Middle East. It's primary purpose is to translate Arabic, Persian and Turkish media events and reports so as to close the gap between East and West reportings.

The primary purpose of these translations is to inform people on the debate over U.S policy in the Middle East.

The organisation was founded in 1998 by Meyrav Wurmser and Colonel Yigal Carmon, formerly of Israeli military intelligence.

It is advertised as a non-profit making, non-partisan and independendt source of information.

"According to Jim Lobe, MEMRI specializes in translating and distributing 'particularly virulent anti-U.S. and anti-Israel articles appearing in the Arab press to key U.S. media and policymakers'" {{ref|rightweb}}.

== Members ==
===Co-Founders===

*[[Meyrav Wurmser]]
*[[Yigal Carmon]](Colonel)

NB: several of MEMRI's agents change names -- while wearing a MEMRI hat some have a German or English name, but later reappear with their Israeli names elsewhere.{{ref|Rightweb}}

== Funding ==

the funding of MEMRI is under scrutinty at this time due to questions and comments raised by proffesor *[[Juan Cole]]. Although MEMRI claim to have funds under $2 million, Cole, insitis that the organisation recieves in the region of $60 million per annum for its opperations. *{{ref|antiwar}}[http://www.antiwar.com/cole/?articleid=4047], cited 20th April 2006

it has been reported that many of the funds recieved by MEMRI are either not accounted for or only the American profits are disclosed. MEMRI is of course a multinational organisation with office across the world. It is these offices which Juan Cole maintains the estimate of $60 million is acculmulated. *{{ref|Juan Cole}}[http://www.juancole.com/2004/11/memri-funding-i-have-received-several.html], cited 21st April 2006

what is evident is that, although MEMRI advertises itself as non-profit, this cannot be regarded as wholly truthful.

==Controversy==

MEMRI has faced numerous allegations of bias and unproffesionalism with regard to its presentation of the Middle East news. Critcs of the organisation have said that MEMRI is selective inthe content it translates and that in doing so, it portrays an anti-Arab view.

MEMRI has altered it's homepage on the internet following the terroist attacks on September 11th 2001. Prior to the attacks, the 'About us' section had clearly stated the foolowing quote as part of their mission statement: 'In its research, the institute puts emphasis on the continuing relevance of Zionism to the Jewish people and to the state of Israel.'
Furthermore, the profiles of MEMRI staff were also deleted along with any information of funding.

The following is a list of critics and their personal views on MEMRI:

[[Dr. Juan Cole]]: accused the organisation of slectivity in their translation process in that they "cherry-pick" the press for particularly extreme cases rather than providing an overview. *{{ref|antiwar}}[http://www.antiwar.com/cole/?articleid=3898], cited 23rd April 2006.

[[Brian Whitaker]]: Maintains that MEMRI articles follow a distinct pattern of 'reflecting badly on the character of Arabs or they in some way further the political agenda of Israel.' *{{ref|guardian}}[http://www.guardian.co.uk/elsewhere/journalist/story/0,7792,773258,00.html#article_continue], cited 23rd April 2006.

[[Ibrahim Hooper]]: In an interview with the Washington Post claimed; 'Memri's intent is to find the worst possible quotes from the Muslim world and disseminate them as widely as possible.' *{{ref|guardian}}[http://www.guardian.co.uk/elsewhere/journalist/story/0,7792,773258,00.html#article_continue], cited 23rd April 2006.

[[Marc Lynch]]: also in agreament that MEMRI offers a biased source of Middle East publications and says that MEMRI 'routinely selects articles which show the worst of Arab discource.'

[[William Rugh]]: states that MEMRI portrays Arabs as hating Jews and refusing any peaceful settlement of Palestine issues.

===MEMRI's Response===

in light of the article 'Osama Threatening Red States?' by Juan Cole,*{{ref|antiwar}}[http://www.antiwar.com/cole/?articleid=3898] MEMRI's co-founder, Yigal Carmon, wrote a response to Dr. Cole. the email can be accessed through this link *{{ref|antiwar}}[http://www.antiwar.com/cole/?articleid=4047] and it clearly identifies some threat of legal action aginst Dr. Cole on accounts of libel and slander. MEMRI claim to be offering translations of current affairs and topical issues on the Middle Easter and international agendas form a non-partisan, non-profit view point. However, MEMRI fail to provide any contact details through their website which would allow the general public to assess the situation for themselves.

==Users of MEMRI materials (alpha order)==
*[[Jonathan Freedland]], The Guardian columnist, writes:
::"On the other hand, few challenge the accuracy of Memri's translations: unpalatable though they are, the texts Memri finds are all too real."[http://www.guardian.co.uk/Columnists/Column/0,,1666871,00.html]
*[[Thomas Friedman]] – ''New York Times'' columnist.
::"The role that MEMRI is playing in bringing the voices of the Arab and Muslim Reform – from Arabic into English, to the world – has been absolutely invaluable for everyone who cares about this process and wants to follow it." - Thomas Friedman, May 6, 2003 [http://www.memri.org/aboutus.html]
*[[Kevin Myers]] – writes for the Irish Times and ''The Telegraph''. He writes:
::"I receive an invaluable service from the Middle East Media Research Institute, which translates material from the region. What is impossible to appreciate without such translations is the sheer scale of genocidal anti-Semitism which infuses Palestinian Authority propaganda.[http://memri.org/bin/media.cgi?ID=78004]
*[[Stephen Schwartz]] – [[Tech Central Station]].
::"In the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where the ultraextreme sect of Wahhabism is the state religion, various sermons and other declamations were heard, alleging that Allah punished the Hindus, Christians, Buddhists, and non-Wahhabi Muslims of the South Asian countries for their failure to accept Islam, above all in its Saudi form (as recorded and translated by the Middle East Media Research Institute).[http://memri.org/bin/media.cgi?ID=117405]
*[[United States Commission on International Religious Freedom]] [http://www.uscirf.gov/countries/region/middleast/saudi/saudiReport.pdf 2003 Report on Saudi Arabia (pdf)] Eight endnotes credit material to MEMRI or Stalinski.
::"Numerous articles and commentary in the Saudi press are openly anti-Jewish, offensive, and discriminatory: the "Zionist movement" is labeled as evil; blood libel accusations are made; hatred toward Jews is encouraged; Jews are said to be trying to take over the world; and the existence of the Holocaust is denied.[60]
::[60]See multiple translated articles with anti-Semitic and discriminatory language from the Saudi press at the Middle East Media Research Institute ( MEMRI ) Web site: [followed by four links]
*[[Elie Wiesel]] – Professional Holocaust survivor ([http://www.amin.org/eng/uri_avnery/2005/mar20.html as Uri Avnery] refers to him), member of the Irgun Zvei Leumi [http://jewishpeople.net/eliewiesel.html], and professional moralist.
::"I hope you receive MEMRI's publications. I do. I find its material – translations and analyses of poisonous articles, hate-filled statements and slanderous accusations – vitally needed for the fight against antisemitism in the Arab world. Policy makers, legislators, teachers, and news commentators greatly benefit from its efforts to use truth in the service of peace." - Elie Wiesel, May 22, 2003[http://www.memri.org/aboutus.html]
*[[James Woolsey]] – former CIA director
::"… the excellent Middle East Media Research Institute" -Former CIA director James Woolsey, June 10, 2002 [http://www.memri.org/aboutus.html]

==Contact Details==

Website: http://www.memri.org/ [http://www.memri.org/], cited 25th April 2006

The only other address provided is one to send donations to and is as follows;

MEMRI
P.O. Box 27837
Washington, DC 20038-7837
Phone: (202) 955-9070
Fax: (202) 955-9077

==External Resources==
*David Tell, "[http://www.nospank.net/memri.htm The Baby Face of Hate -- MEMRI releases an astonishing example of the "true Muslim" faith]", ''The Daily Standard'', June 12, 2002.
*Brian Whitaker , [http://www.guardian.co.uk/elsewhere/journalist/story/0,7792,773258,00.html Selective Memri], ''Guardian Unlimited'', August 12, 2002. "Investigates whether the 'independent' media institute that translates the Arabic newspapers is quite what it seems."
*Brian Whitaker and Yigal Carmon, "[http://www.guardian.co.uk/Archive/Article/0,4273,4593445,00.html Email debate: Yigal Carmon and Brian Whitaker]", Guardian, Jan 23 2004.
*[http://www.pmwatch.org/pmw/cast/memri.asp "The truth about MEMRI"] from [[Palestine Media Watch]], August 13, 2002.
*Sarah Maserati, "[http://www.nationalreview.com/maserati/maserati111402.asp Terror TV / MEMRI brings English-speakers the world of Arab hate]", ''National Review Online'', November 14, 2002.
*Craig Cox, "[http://www.utne.com/web_special/web_specials_archives/articles/2534-1.html Making a MEMRI]", ''Utne Web Watch'', Archives.
*Leah Harris, "[http://www.counterpunch.org/harris01152003.html A Note on MEMRI & Translations]", ''CounterPunch'', January 15, 2003.
*Ori Nir, "[http://www.forward.com/issues/2003/03.01.24/news9.html Arab Envoys Planning Translation Service / Information Ministers Hope To Counter Success of Memri]", ''Forward'', January 24, 2003.
*Mohammed El Oifi, "[http://mondediplo.com/2005/10/15propaganda Gained in translation]: Why the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) is a source of English versions of Arabic texts that are designed to mislead and disinform", ''Le Monde Diplomatique'', October 2005.
*CounterPunch News Service, [http://www.counterpunch.org/news03292006.html "Fake Saddam Interview Put Out By Israel Lobby Catspaw…"] ''CounterPunch'', March 29, 2006.

==Notes==

{{note|Rightweb}} [http://rightweb.irc-online.org/profile/1394 Profile of Meyrav Wurmser] Right Web , cited 19th April 2006

Middle East Media Research Institute

2006-04-25T10:58:16Z

Hmu02405:

== The Organisation ==
MEMRI is an organisation which promotes itself as a link between the West and the Middle East. It's primary purpose is to translate Arabic, Persian and Turkish media events and reports so as to close the gap between East and West reportings.

The primary purpose of these translations is to inform people on the debate over U.S policy in the Middle East.

The organisation was founded in 1998 by Meyrav Wurmser and Colonel Yigal Carmon, formerly of Israeli military intelligence.

It is advertised as a non-profit making, non-partisan and independendt source of information.

"According to Jim Lobe, MEMRI specializes in translating and distributing 'particularly virulent anti-U.S. and anti-Israel articles appearing in the Arab press to key U.S. media and policymakers'" {{ref|rightweb}}.

== Members ==
===Co-Founders===

*[[Meyrav Wurmser]]
*[[Yigal Carmon]](Colonel)

NB: several of MEMRI's agents change names -- while wearing a MEMRI hat some have a German or English name, but later reappear with their Israeli names elsewhere.{{ref|Rightweb}}

== Funding ==

the funding of MEMRI is under scrutinty at this time due to questions and comments raised by proffesor *[[Juan Cole]]. Although MEMRI claim to have funds under $2 million, Cole, insitis that the organisation recieves in the region of $60 million per annum for its opperations. *{{ref|antiwar}}[http://www.antiwar.com/cole/?articleid=4047], cited 20th April 2006

it has been reported that many of the funds recieved by MEMRI are either not accounted for or only the American profits are disclosed. MEMRI is of course a multinational organisation with office across the world. It is these offices which Juan Cole maintains the estimate of $60 million is acculmulated. *{{ref|Juan Cole}}[http://www.juancole.com/2004/11/memri-funding-i-have-received-several.html], cited 21st April 2006

what is evident is that, although MEMRI advertises itself as non-profit, this cannot be regarded as wholly truthful.

==Controversy==

MEMRI has faced numerous allegations of bias and unproffesionalism with regard to its presentation of the Middle East news. Critcs of the organisation have said that MEMRI is selective inthe content it translates and that in doing so, it portrays an anti-Arab view.

MEMRI has altered it's homepage on the internet follo0wing the terroist attacks on September 11th 2001. Prior to the attacks, the 'About us@ section had clearly stated the foolowing quote as part of their mission statement: 'In its research, the institute puts emphasis on the continuing relevance of Zionism to the Jewish people and to the state of Israel.'
Furthermore, the profiles of MEMRI staff were also deleted along with any information of funding.

The following is a list of critics and their personal views on MEMRI:

[[Dr. Juan Cole]]: accused the organisation of slectivity in their translation process in that they "cherry-pick" the press for particularly extreme cases rather than providing an overview. *{{ref|antiwar}}[http://www.antiwar.com/cole/?articleid=3898], cited 23rd April 2006.

[[Brian Whitaker]]: Maintains that MEMRI articles follow a distinct pattern of 'reflecting badly on the character of Arabs or they in some way further the political agenda of Israel.' *{{ref|guardian}}[http://www.guardian.co.uk/elsewhere/journalist/story/0,7792,773258,00.html#article_continue], cited 23rd April 2006.

[[Ibrahim Hooper]]: In an interview with the Washington Post claimed; 'Memri's intent is to find the worst possible quotes from the Muslim world and disseminate them as widely as possible.' *{{ref|guardian}}[http://www.guardian.co.uk/elsewhere/journalist/story/0,7792,773258,00.html#article_continue], cited 23rd April 2006.

[[Marc Lynch]]: also in agreament that MEMRI offers a biased source of Middle East publications and says that MEMRI 'routinely selects articles which show the worst of Arab discource.'

[[William Rugh]]: states that MEMRI portrays Arabs as hating Jews and refusing any peaceful settlement of Palestine issues.

===MEMRI's Response===

in light of the article 'Osama Threatening Red States?' by Juan Cole,*{{ref|antiwar}}[http://www.antiwar.com/cole/?articleid=3898] MEMRI's co-founder, Yigal Carmon, wrote a response to Dr. Cole. the email can be accessed through this link *{{ref|antiwar}}[http://www.antiwar.com/cole/?articleid=4047] and it clearly identifies some threat of legal action aginst Dr. Cole on accounts of libel and slander. MEMRI claim to be offering translations of current affairs and topical issues on the Middle Easter and international agendas form a non-partisan, non-profit view point. However, MEMRI fail to provide any contact details through their website which would allow the general public to assess the situation for themselves.

==Users of MEMRI materials (alpha order)==
*[[Jonathan Freedland]], The Guardian columnist, writes:
::"On the other hand, few challenge the accuracy of Memri's translations: unpalatable though they are, the texts Memri finds are all too real."[http://www.guardian.co.uk/Columnists/Column/0,,1666871,00.html]
*[[Thomas Friedman]] – ''New York Times'' columnist.
::"The role that MEMRI is playing in bringing the voices of the Arab and Muslim Reform – from Arabic into English, to the world – has been absolutely invaluable for everyone who cares about this process and wants to follow it." - Thomas Friedman, May 6, 2003 [http://www.memri.org/aboutus.html]
*[[Kevin Myers]] – writes for the Irish Times and ''The Telegraph''. He writes:
::"I receive an invaluable service from the Middle East Media Research Institute, which translates material from the region. What is impossible to appreciate without such translations is the sheer scale of genocidal anti-Semitism which infuses Palestinian Authority propaganda.[http://memri.org/bin/media.cgi?ID=78004]
*[[Stephen Schwartz]] – [[Tech Central Station]].
::"In the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where the ultraextreme sect of Wahhabism is the state religion, various sermons and other declamations were heard, alleging that Allah punished the Hindus, Christians, Buddhists, and non-Wahhabi Muslims of the South Asian countries for their failure to accept Islam, above all in its Saudi form (as recorded and translated by the Middle East Media Research Institute).[http://memri.org/bin/media.cgi?ID=117405]
*[[United States Commission on International Religious Freedom]] [http://www.uscirf.gov/countries/region/middleast/saudi/saudiReport.pdf 2003 Report on Saudi Arabia (pdf)] Eight endnotes credit material to MEMRI or Stalinski.
::"Numerous articles and commentary in the Saudi press are openly anti-Jewish, offensive, and discriminatory: the "Zionist movement" is labeled as evil; blood libel accusations are made; hatred toward Jews is encouraged; Jews are said to be trying to take over the world; and the existence of the Holocaust is denied.[60]
::[60]See multiple translated articles with anti-Semitic and discriminatory language from the Saudi press at the Middle East Media Research Institute ( MEMRI ) Web site: [followed by four links]
*[[Elie Wiesel]] – Professional Holocaust survivor ([http://www.amin.org/eng/uri_avnery/2005/mar20.html as Uri Avnery] refers to him), member of the Irgun Zvei Leumi [http://jewishpeople.net/eliewiesel.html], and professional moralist.
::"I hope you receive MEMRI's publications. I do. I find its material – translations and analyses of poisonous articles, hate-filled statements and slanderous accusations – vitally needed for the fight against antisemitism in the Arab world. Policy makers, legislators, teachers, and news commentators greatly benefit from its efforts to use truth in the service of peace." - Elie Wiesel, May 22, 2003[http://www.memri.org/aboutus.html]
*[[James Woolsey]] – former CIA director
::"… the excellent Middle East Media Research Institute" -Former CIA director James Woolsey, June 10, 2002 [http://www.memri.org/aboutus.html]

==Contact Details==

Website: http://www.memri.org/ [http://www.memri.org/], cited 25th April 2006

The only other address provided is one to send donations to and is as follows;

MEMRI
P.O. Box 27837
Washington, DC 20038-7837
Phone: (202) 955-9070
Fax: (202) 955-9077

==External Resources==
*David Tell, "[http://www.nospank.net/memri.htm The Baby Face of Hate -- MEMRI releases an astonishing example of the "true Muslim" faith]", ''The Daily Standard'', June 12, 2002.
*Brian Whitaker , [http://www.guardian.co.uk/elsewhere/journalist/story/0,7792,773258,00.html Selective Memri], ''Guardian Unlimited'', August 12, 2002. "Investigates whether the 'independent' media institute that translates the Arabic newspapers is quite what it seems."
*Brian Whitaker and Yigal Carmon, "[http://www.guardian.co.uk/Archive/Article/0,4273,4593445,00.html Email debate: Yigal Carmon and Brian Whitaker]", Guardian, Jan 23 2004.
*[http://www.pmwatch.org/pmw/cast/memri.asp "The truth about MEMRI"] from [[Palestine Media Watch]], August 13, 2002.
*Sarah Maserati, "[http://www.nationalreview.com/maserati/maserati111402.asp Terror TV / MEMRI brings English-speakers the world of Arab hate]", ''National Review Online'', November 14, 2002.
*Craig Cox, "[http://www.utne.com/web_special/web_specials_archives/articles/2534-1.html Making a MEMRI]", ''Utne Web Watch'', Archives.
*Leah Harris, "[http://www.counterpunch.org/harris01152003.html A Note on MEMRI & Translations]", ''CounterPunch'', January 15, 2003.
*Ori Nir, "[http://www.forward.com/issues/2003/03.01.24/news9.html Arab Envoys Planning Translation Service / Information Ministers Hope To Counter Success of Memri]", ''Forward'', January 24, 2003.
*Mohammed El Oifi, "[http://mondediplo.com/2005/10/15propaganda Gained in translation]: Why the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) is a source of English versions of Arabic texts that are designed to mislead and disinform", ''Le Monde Diplomatique'', October 2005.
*CounterPunch News Service, [http://www.counterpunch.org/news03292006.html "Fake Saddam Interview Put Out By Israel Lobby Catspaw…"] ''CounterPunch'', March 29, 2006.

==Notes==

{{note|Rightweb}} [http://rightweb.irc-online.org/profile/1394 Profile of Meyrav Wurmser] Right Web , cited 19th April 2006

Middle East Media Research Institute

2006-04-25T10:45:04Z

Hmu02405:

== The Organisation ==
MEMRI is an organisation which promotes itself as a link between the West and the Middle East. It's primary purpose is to translate Arabic, Persian and Turkish media events and reports so as to close the gap between East and West reportings.

The primary purpose of these translations is to inform people on the debate over U.S policy in the Middle East.

The organisation was founded in 1998 by Meyrav Wurmser and Colonel Yigal Carmon, formerly of Israeli military intelligence.

It is advertised as a non-profit making, non-partisan and independendt source of information.

"According to Jim Lobe, MEMRI specializes in translating and distributing 'particularly virulent anti-U.S. and anti-Israel articles appearing in the Arab press to key U.S. media and policymakers'" {{ref|rightweb}}.

== Members ==
===Co-Founders===

*[[Meyrav Wurmser]]
*[[Yigal Carmon]](Colonel)

NB: several of MEMRI's agents change names -- while wearing a MEMRI hat some have a German or English name, but later reappear with their Israeli names elsewhere.{{ref|Rightweb}}

== Funding ==

the funding of MEMRI is under scrutinty at this time due to questions and comments raised by proffesor *[[Juan Cole]]. Although MEMRI claim to have funds under $2 million, Cole, insitis that the organisation recieves in the region of $60 million per annum for its opperations. *{{ref|antiwar}}[http://www.antiwar.com/cole/?articleid=4047], cited 20th April 2006

it has been reported that many of the funds recieved by MEMRI are either not accounted for or only the American profits are disclosed. MEMRI is of course a multinational organisation with office across the world. It is these offices which Juan Cole maintains the estimate of $60 million is acculmulated. *{{ref|Juan Cole}}[http://www.juancole.com/2004/11/memri-funding-i-have-received-several.html], cited 21st April 2006

what is evident is that, although MEMRI advertises itself as non-profit, this cannot be regarded as wholly truthful.

==Controversy==

MEMRI has faced numerous allegations of bias and unproffesionalism with regard to its presentation of the Middle East news. Critcs of the organisation have said that MEMRI is selective inthe content it translates and that in doing so, it portrays an anti-Arab view.

The following is a list of critics and their personal views on MEMRI:

[[Dr. Juan Cole]]: accused the organisation of slectivity in their translation process in that they "cherry-pick" the press for particularly extreme cases rather than providing an overview. *{{ref|antiwar}}[http://www.antiwar.com/cole/?articleid=3898], cited 23rd April 2006.

[[Brian Whitaker]]: Maintains that MEMRI articles follow a distinct pattern of 'reflecting badly on the character of Arabs or they in some way further the political agenda of Israel.' *{{ref|guardian}}[http://www.guardian.co.uk/elsewhere/journalist/story/0,7792,773258,00.html#article_continue], cited 23rd April 2006.

[[Ibrahim Hooper]]: In an interview with the Washington Post claimed; 'Memri's intent is to find the worst possible quotes from the Muslim world and disseminate them as widely as possible.' *{{ref|guardian}}[http://www.guardian.co.uk/elsewhere/journalist/story/0,7792,773258,00.html#article_continue], cited 23rd April 2006.

[[Marc Lynch]]: also in agreament that MEMRI offers a biased source of Middle East publications and says that MEMRI 'routinely selects articles which show the worst of Arab discource.'

[[William Rugh]]: states that MEMRI portrays Arabs as hating Jews and refusing any peaceful settlement of Palestine issues.

===MEMRI's Response===

in light of the article 'Osama Threatening Red States?' by Juan Cole,*{{ref|antiwar}}[http://www.antiwar.com/cole/?articleid=3898] MEMRI's co-founder, Yigal Carmon, wrote a response to Dr. Cole. the email can be accessed through this link *{{ref|antiwar}}[http://www.antiwar.com/cole/?articleid=4047] and it clearly identifies some threat of legal action aginst Dr. Cole on accounts of libel and slander. MEMRI claim to be offering translations of current affairs and topical issues on the Middle Easter and international agendas form a non-partisan, non-profit view point. However, MEMRI fail to provide any contact details through their website which would allow the general public to assess the situation for themselves.

==Users of MEMRI materials (alpha order)==
*[[Jonathan Freedland]], The Guardian columnist, writes:
::"On the other hand, few challenge the accuracy of Memri's translations: unpalatable though they are, the texts Memri finds are all too real."[http://www.guardian.co.uk/Columnists/Column/0,,1666871,00.html]
*[[Thomas Friedman]] – ''New York Times'' columnist.
::"The role that MEMRI is playing in bringing the voices of the Arab and Muslim Reform – from Arabic into English, to the world – has been absolutely invaluable for everyone who cares about this process and wants to follow it." - Thomas Friedman, May 6, 2003 [http://www.memri.org/aboutus.html]
*[[Kevin Myers]] – writes for the Irish Times and ''The Telegraph''. He writes:
::"I receive an invaluable service from the Middle East Media Research Institute, which translates material from the region. What is impossible to appreciate without such translations is the sheer scale of genocidal anti-Semitism which infuses Palestinian Authority propaganda.[http://memri.org/bin/media.cgi?ID=78004]
*[[Stephen Schwartz]] – [[Tech Central Station]].
::"In the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where the ultraextreme sect of Wahhabism is the state religion, various sermons and other declamations were heard, alleging that Allah punished the Hindus, Christians, Buddhists, and non-Wahhabi Muslims of the South Asian countries for their failure to accept Islam, above all in its Saudi form (as recorded and translated by the Middle East Media Research Institute).[http://memri.org/bin/media.cgi?ID=117405]
*[[United States Commission on International Religious Freedom]] [http://www.uscirf.gov/countries/region/middleast/saudi/saudiReport.pdf 2003 Report on Saudi Arabia (pdf)] Eight endnotes credit material to MEMRI or Stalinski.
::"Numerous articles and commentary in the Saudi press are openly anti-Jewish, offensive, and discriminatory: the "Zionist movement" is labeled as evil; blood libel accusations are made; hatred toward Jews is encouraged; Jews are said to be trying to take over the world; and the existence of the Holocaust is denied.[60]
::[60]See multiple translated articles with anti-Semitic and discriminatory language from the Saudi press at the Middle East Media Research Institute ( MEMRI ) Web site: [followed by four links]
*[[Elie Wiesel]] – Professional Holocaust survivor ([http://www.amin.org/eng/uri_avnery/2005/mar20.html as Uri Avnery] refers to him), member of the Irgun Zvei Leumi [http://jewishpeople.net/eliewiesel.html], and professional moralist.
::"I hope you receive MEMRI's publications. I do. I find its material – translations and analyses of poisonous articles, hate-filled statements and slanderous accusations – vitally needed for the fight against antisemitism in the Arab world. Policy makers, legislators, teachers, and news commentators greatly benefit from its efforts to use truth in the service of peace." - Elie Wiesel, May 22, 2003[http://www.memri.org/aboutus.html]
*[[James Woolsey]] – former CIA director
::"… the excellent Middle East Media Research Institute" -Former CIA director James Woolsey, June 10, 2002 [http://www.memri.org/aboutus.html]

==Contact Details==

Website: http://www.memri.org/ [http://www.memri.org/], cited 25th April 2006

The only other address provided is one to send donations to and is as follows;

MEMRI
P.O. Box 27837
Washington, DC 20038-7837
Phone: (202) 955-9070
Fax: (202) 955-9077

==External Resources==
*David Tell, "[http://www.nospank.net/memri.htm The Baby Face of Hate -- MEMRI releases an astonishing example of the "true Muslim" faith]", ''The Daily Standard'', June 12, 2002.
*Brian Whitaker , [http://www.guardian.co.uk/elsewhere/journalist/story/0,7792,773258,00.html Selective Memri], ''Guardian Unlimited'', August 12, 2002. "Investigates whether the 'independent' media institute that translates the Arabic newspapers is quite what it seems."
*Brian Whitaker and Yigal Carmon, "[http://www.guardian.co.uk/Archive/Article/0,4273,4593445,00.html Email debate: Yigal Carmon and Brian Whitaker]", Guardian, Jan 23 2004.
*[http://www.pmwatch.org/pmw/cast/memri.asp "The truth about MEMRI"] from [[Palestine Media Watch]], August 13, 2002.
*Sarah Maserati, "[http://www.nationalreview.com/maserati/maserati111402.asp Terror TV / MEMRI brings English-speakers the world of Arab hate]", ''National Review Online'', November 14, 2002.
*Craig Cox, "[http://www.utne.com/web_special/web_specials_archives/articles/2534-1.html Making a MEMRI]", ''Utne Web Watch'', Archives.
*Leah Harris, "[http://www.counterpunch.org/harris01152003.html A Note on MEMRI & Translations]", ''CounterPunch'', January 15, 2003.
*Ori Nir, "[http://www.forward.com/issues/2003/03.01.24/news9.html Arab Envoys Planning Translation Service / Information Ministers Hope To Counter Success of Memri]", ''Forward'', January 24, 2003.
*Mohammed El Oifi, "[http://mondediplo.com/2005/10/15propaganda Gained in translation]: Why the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) is a source of English versions of Arabic texts that are designed to mislead and disinform", ''Le Monde Diplomatique'', October 2005.
*CounterPunch News Service, [http://www.counterpunch.org/news03292006.html "Fake Saddam Interview Put Out By Israel Lobby Catspaw…"] ''CounterPunch'', March 29, 2006.

==Notes==

{{note|Rightweb}} [http://rightweb.irc-online.org/profile/1394 Profile of Meyrav Wurmser] Right Web , cited 19th April 2006

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== The Organisation ==
MEMRI is an organisation which promotes itself as a link between the West and the Middle East. It's primary purpose is to translate Arabic, Persian and Turkish media events and reports so as to close the gap between East and West reportings.

The primary purpose of these translations is to inform people on the debate over U.S policy in the Middle East.

The organisation was founded in 1998 by Meyrav Wurmser and Colonel Yigal Carmon, formerly of Israeli military intelligence.

It is advertised as a non-profit making, non-partisan and independendt source of information.

"According to Jim Lobe, MEMRI specializes in translating and distributing 'particularly virulent anti-U.S. and anti-Israel articles appearing in the Arab press to key U.S. media and policymakers'" {{ref|rightweb}}.

== Members ==
===Co-Founders===

*[[Meyrav Wurmser]]
*[[Yigal Carmon]](Colonel)

NB: several of MEMRI's agents change names -- while wearing a MEMRI hat some have a German or English name, but later reappear with their Israeli names elsewhere.{{ref|Rightweb}}

== Funding ==

the funding of MEMRI is under scrutinty at this time due to questions and comments raised by proffesor *[[Juan Cole]]. Although MEMRI claim to have funds under $2 million, Cole, insitis that the organisation recieves in the region of $60 million per annum for its opperations. *{{ref|antiwar}}[http://www.antiwar.com/cole/?articleid=4047], cited 20th April 2006

it has been reported that many of the funds recieved by MEMRI are either not accounted for or only the American profits are disclosed. MEMRI is of course a multinational organisation with office across the world. It is these offices which Juan Cole maintains the estimate of $60 million is acculmulated. *{{ref|Juan Cole}}[http://www.juancole.com/2004/11/memri-funding-i-have-received-several.html], cited 21st April 2006

what is evident is that, although MEMRI advertises itself as non-profit, this cannot be regarded as wholly truthful.

==Controversy==

MEMRI has faced numerous allegations of bias and unproffesionalism with regard to its presentation of the Middle East news. Critcs of the organisation have said that MEMRI is selective inthe content it translates and that in doing so, it portrays an anti-Arab view.

The following is a list of critics and their personal views on MEMRI:

[[Juan Cole]]: accused the organisation of slectivity in their translation process in that they "cherry-pick" the press for particularly extreme cases rather than providing an overview. *{{ref|antiwar}}[http://www.antiwar.com/cole/?articleid=3898], cited 23rd April 2006.

[[Brian Whitaker]]: Maintains that MEMRI articles follow a distinct pattern of 'reflecting badly on the character of Arabs or they in some way further the political agenda of Israel.' *{{ref|guardian}}[http://www.guardian.co.uk/elsewhere/journalist/story/0,7792,773258,00.html#article_continue], cited 23rd April 2006.

[[Ibrahim Hooper]]: In an interview with the Washington Post claimed; 'Memri's intent is to find the worst possible quotes from the Muslim world and disseminate them as widely as possible.' *{{ref|guardian}}[http://www.guardian.co.uk/elsewhere/journalist/story/0,7792,773258,00.html#article_continue], cited 23rd April 2006.

[[Marc Lynch]]: also in agreament that MEMRI offers a biased source of Middle East publications and says that MEMRI 'routinely selects articles which show the worst of Arab discource.'

[[William Rugh]]: states that MEMRI portrays Arabs as hating Jews and refusing any peaceful settlement of Palestine issues.

===MEMRI's Response===

in light of the article 'Osama Threatening Red States?' by Juan Cole,*{{ref|antiwar}}[http://www.antiwar.com/cole/?articleid=3898] MEMRI's co-founder, Yigal Carmon, wrote a response to Dr. Cole. the email can be accessed through this link *{{ref|antiwar}}[http://www.antiwar.com/cole/?articleid=4047] and it clearly identifies some threat of legal action aginst Dr. Cole on accounts of libel and slander. MEMRI claim to be offering translations of current affairs and topical issues on the Middle Easter and international agendas form a non-partisan, non-profit view point. However, MEMRI fail to provide any contact details through their website which would allow the general public to assess the situation for themselves.

==Users of MEMRI materials (alpha order)==
*[[Jonathan Freedland]], The Guardian columnist, writes:
::"On the other hand, few challenge the accuracy of Memri's translations: unpalatable though they are, the texts Memri finds are all too real."[http://www.guardian.co.uk/Columnists/Column/0,,1666871,00.html]
*[[Thomas Friedman]] – ''New York Times'' columnist.
::"The role that MEMRI is playing in bringing the voices of the Arab and Muslim Reform – from Arabic into English, to the world – has been absolutely invaluable for everyone who cares about this process and wants to follow it." - Thomas Friedman, May 6, 2003 [http://www.memri.org/aboutus.html]
*[[Kevin Myers]] – writes for the Irish Times and ''The Telegraph''. He writes:
::"I receive an invaluable service from the Middle East Media Research Institute, which translates material from the region. What is impossible to appreciate without such translations is the sheer scale of genocidal anti-Semitism which infuses Palestinian Authority propaganda.[http://memri.org/bin/media.cgi?ID=78004]
*[[Stephen Schwartz]] – [[Tech Central Station]].
::"In the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where the ultraextreme sect of Wahhabism is the state religion, various sermons and other declamations were heard, alleging that Allah punished the Hindus, Christians, Buddhists, and non-Wahhabi Muslims of the South Asian countries for their failure to accept Islam, above all in its Saudi form (as recorded and translated by the Middle East Media Research Institute).[http://memri.org/bin/media.cgi?ID=117405]
*[[United States Commission on International Religious Freedom]] [http://www.uscirf.gov/countries/region/middleast/saudi/saudiReport.pdf 2003 Report on Saudi Arabia (pdf)] Eight endnotes credit material to MEMRI or Stalinski.
::"Numerous articles and commentary in the Saudi press are openly anti-Jewish, offensive, and discriminatory: the "Zionist movement" is labeled as evil; blood libel accusations are made; hatred toward Jews is encouraged; Jews are said to be trying to take over the world; and the existence of the Holocaust is denied.[60]
::[60]See multiple translated articles with anti-Semitic and discriminatory language from the Saudi press at the Middle East Media Research Institute ( MEMRI ) Web site: [followed by four links]
*[[Elie Wiesel]] – Professional Holocaust survivor ([http://www.amin.org/eng/uri_avnery/2005/mar20.html as Uri Avnery] refers to him), member of the Irgun Zvei Leumi [http://jewishpeople.net/eliewiesel.html], and professional moralist.
::"I hope you receive MEMRI's publications. I do. I find its material – translations and analyses of poisonous articles, hate-filled statements and slanderous accusations – vitally needed for the fight against antisemitism in the Arab world. Policy makers, legislators, teachers, and news commentators greatly benefit from its efforts to use truth in the service of peace." - Elie Wiesel, May 22, 2003[http://www.memri.org/aboutus.html]
*[[James Woolsey]] – former CIA director
::"… the excellent Middle East Media Research Institute" -Former CIA director James Woolsey, June 10, 2002 [http://www.memri.org/aboutus.html]

==Contact Details==

Website: http://www.memri.org/ [http://www.memri.org/], cited 25th April 2006

The only other address provided is one to send donations to and is as follows;

MEMRI
P.O. Box 27837
Washington, DC 20038-7837
Phone: (202) 955-9070
Fax: (202) 955-9077

==External Resources==
*David Tell, "[http://www.nospank.net/memri.htm The Baby Face of Hate -- MEMRI releases an astonishing example of the "true Muslim" faith]", ''The Daily Standard'', June 12, 2002.
*Brian Whitaker , [http://www.guardian.co.uk/elsewhere/journalist/story/0,7792,773258,00.html Selective Memri], ''Guardian Unlimited'', August 12, 2002. "Investigates whether the 'independent' media institute that translates the Arabic newspapers is quite what it seems."
*Brian Whitaker and Yigal Carmon, "[http://www.guardian.co.uk/Archive/Article/0,4273,4593445,00.html Email debate: Yigal Carmon and Brian Whitaker]", Guardian, Jan 23 2004.
*[http://www.pmwatch.org/pmw/cast/memri.asp "The truth about MEMRI"] from [[Palestine Media Watch]], August 13, 2002.
*Sarah Maserati, "[http://www.nationalreview.com/maserati/maserati111402.asp Terror TV / MEMRI brings English-speakers the world of Arab hate]", ''National Review Online'', November 14, 2002.
*Craig Cox, "[http://www.utne.com/web_special/web_specials_archives/articles/2534-1.html Making a MEMRI]", ''Utne Web Watch'', Archives.
*Leah Harris, "[http://www.counterpunch.org/harris01152003.html A Note on MEMRI & Translations]", ''CounterPunch'', January 15, 2003.
*Ori Nir, "[http://www.forward.com/issues/2003/03.01.24/news9.html Arab Envoys Planning Translation Service / Information Ministers Hope To Counter Success of Memri]", ''Forward'', January 24, 2003.
*Mohammed El Oifi, "[http://mondediplo.com/2005/10/15propaganda Gained in translation]: Why the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) is a source of English versions of Arabic texts that are designed to mislead and disinform", ''Le Monde Diplomatique'', October 2005.
*CounterPunch News Service, [http://www.counterpunch.org/news03292006.html "Fake Saddam Interview Put Out By Israel Lobby Catspaw…"] ''CounterPunch'', March 29, 2006.

==Notes==

{{note|Rightweb}} [http://rightweb.irc-online.org/profile/1394 Profile of Meyrav Wurmser] Right Web , cited 19th April 2006

Ibrahim Hooper

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An active member and spokesman of the Council on American-Islamic Relations.

Brian Whitaker

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Brian Whitaker is the Guardian's Middle East editor since 2000.

Brian Whitaker

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Brian Whitaker is the Guardian's Middle East editor since 2000. His publications

Juan Cole

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Dr. Juan Cole is a proffesor at the University of Michigan and is a qualified historian. He specialises in Modern Middle East and South Asian History.
Amongst many other papers, Cole has written extensively about Islamic movements, South Asia and the Persian Gulf. he is actively involved in many current affairs surrounding the recent terrorism movements since September 11th.

Please find more information at his home web site. {{ref|Juan Cole}}[http://www-personal.umich.edu/~jrcole/], cited 23rd April 2006.

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Yigal Carmon

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A former servant in the Israeli Military Intelligence, Col. Yigal Carmon served between the years of 1968 to 1988, in which time he was the Acting Head of Civil Administration in Judea as well as an Advisor on Arab Affairs for the Civil Administration.

He became the co-founder of MEMRI (Middle East Media Research Institute) in 1998.

Meyrav Wurmser

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As well as cofounding MEMRI, Meyrav Wurmser is also affiliated with the following organisations:

Senior Fellow at the [[Hudson Institute]]
Columnist for the [[Jerusalem Post]]
Study Participant for the [[Institute for Advanced Strategic and Political Studies]]
Contributing Expert at the [[Ariel Centre for Policy Research]]
Instructor at the [[U.S Naval Academy]]

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Media Smart

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Mediasmart is an organisation which is funded by fastfood, media and toy industries

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Mediasmart is an organisation which is funded by fastfood, media and toy industries

Mediasmart is a great organisation. Whoever told you that is your enemy!
mediasmart is a corporate controlled measure to influence public opinion