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.

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

19 women released in exchange for tape

Maan
Nineteen Palestinian women were released by the Red Cross into the care of their friends and family Friday at 11:30. The women were released at the Erez crossing between the Gaza Strip and Israel and the Bitunia checkpoint near Ramallah.

The release of the women follows Israel's confirmation that officials received a tape of captured Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit. According to Israeli news sources, the tape was being viewed to ensure that it had been filmed recently. The deal, 20 women for a one minute video, was brokered by Germany, sides said.

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