Israel-Palestine: The Missing Headlines: Israeli troops attack Nil'in weekly protest, scores suffered tear gas inhalation

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.

Friday, August 14, 2009

Israeli troops attack Nil'in weekly protest, scores suffered tear gas inhalation

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Israeli soldiers attacked on Friday Palestinian villagers along with their international and Israeli peace supporters during the weekly non-violent protest against the wall in Ni'lin village near the central West Bank.

Villagers marched toward the location of the Israeli Wall, then held the Friday prayers there.

Israeli soldiers attacked the residents and international supporters by firing tear gas at them as they peacefully marched towards the Wall... Full story