Studies show that US coverage is Israeli-centric. The main bureaus for CNN, Associated Press, Time, etc. are located in Israel and often staffed by Israelis. The son of the NY Times bureau chief is in the Israeli army;"pundit" Jeffrey Goldberg served in the IDF; Wolf Blitzer worked for AIPAC. Because the U.S. gives Israel over $8 million/day - more than to any other nation - we feel it is essential that we be fully informed on this region. Below are news reports to augment mainstream coverage.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Daily Situation Report: August 16, 2009

PMG
Israeli occupation forces
  • conducted 28 raids into Palestinian territories
  • detained/kidnapped 21 Palestinians
  • closed Palestinian towns, villages, and roads
  • confiscated private property
Israeli settlers living on confiscated Palestinian land
  • desecrated a religious site
  • through garbage at civilians
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