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, September 23, 2009

Murder at the checkpoint; death of Jlem man not "security related"

Ma'an
Walid Rabi At-Tawil, shot and Tuesday by Israeli forces near the Beta Illit checkpoint, was not the consequence of the 27-year-old failing to stop when ordered, but rather a planned ambush that abused the power Israeli soldiers wield over Palestinian travelers. Full story
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