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, September 11, 2009

Daily Situation Report: September 4, 2009

PMG
Israeli occupation forces
  • Severely beat 3 Palestinian civilians
  • Conducted 30 raids into Palestinian territory
  • Kidnapped 7 Palestinians, including 2 children from the Bethlehem area
  • Fired mortars on Palestinian fishing boats

Israeli settlers
  • Attacked a Palestinian man on his own land with a sharp tool, beat him with clubs, stripped him to his underwear, and stole his watch, ID, and keys. He was seriously injured.

Palestinians in Gaza:
  • Fired guns and 7 mortars towards Israel

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