Conflict war photgraphs staged

All image manipulation doesnt come in the direct form of photo shopping.  When the Saddam Hussein statue was torn down in Firdos square the picture was not photoshopped but it did not accurately reflect what happened.  In the western world the picture was made to depict rebels sponateously destroying the statue.  When in reality American led coalition forces orchestrated the event and arranged for media coverage to be present.


Ruben Salvadori made a photo essay called PhotoJournalism Behind the Scenes where he talks about the process of conflict-image-production in East Jerusalem.  Palestinian riots against Israeli forces happen on a weekly basis.  He explores the role of journalism in the conflict.  Obviously one side may be being led to believe something is happening that is completely false.  this would probably play a role in the support of the conflict.  The war in ireal and palestine is is being fought physically as well as through public relations.