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.

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Daily Situation Report: August 31, 2009

PMG
Israeli occupation forces
  • Kidnapped 16 Palestinians and carried out 14 detentions
  • Conducted 18 raids into Palestinian territory
  • navy boats opened fire intensively towards Palestinian fishing boats at sea opposite Gaza city beach and Rafah city beach
Palestinians on Palestinian land
  • Held 3 demonstrations against Israeli violations
  • fired 4 mortars towards border with Israel
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