This is nothing new, but it's instructive to understand that it's still happening.

The Palestinians have long exploited a willing mainstream media to paint Israeli soldiers and police officers as blood-thirsty killers.

They were at it again atop the Temple Mount last week.

Following Friday prayers, a Muslim mob violently attacked the Israeli police stationed at the Temple Mount.

Clearly the confrontation had been premeditated, because media cameramen were there ready to film the clashes.

But, apparently, the Israelis weren't retaliating harshly enough, so the young Muslim men had to start faking injuries for the entertainment of media viewers around the world.