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.

Monday, August 10, 2009

Daily Situation Report: August 8, 2009

PMG
Israeli occupation forces
  • conducted 15 raids into Palestinian territories
  • detained/kidnapped 16 Palestinians
  • damaged private property
  • closed roads, towns, and villages
Israelis living on confiscated Palestinian property
  • conducted 4 violent attacks on Palestinians, including throwing stones at women & children
Palestinians on Palestinian land
  • fired a mortar toward the border with Israel
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