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The first thing people need to understand is how media coverage works. Attacks in Beirut and Palestine ARE documented by the media, but these news pieces don't go viral simply because they are far too common. In the case of states like Palestine and Lebanon, the impact of any attack is marginal; extremist mindsets on both sides inspire yet more cyclical behaviour). So don't be surprised that news stories about the Muslim World may not get as much coverage - media theory more than adequately demonstrates why.

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