'Palestinian militants'

It's interesting how we use language, isn't it? In many of today's papers armed Palestinians fighting Israelis in Gaza are called 'Palestinian militants'. I was puzzled by this use of language until I imagined another scenario. Let's suppose Canada invaded New York state in response to the kidnapping of a Canadian soldier by an American organisation (e.g. a CIA extraordinary rendition). Let's think about this one carefully, shall we. Ah yes, I've got it. It all makes sense now. Armed Americans fighting back the Canadians would be called 'American militants'. Excellent. So we do use language in a democratic, accountable, unbiased way.