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, October 29, 2009

BU: Gazan student denied permission to finish degree in West Bank

Ma'an
Israeli forces forcibly deported Gazan student of Bethlehem University Berlanty Azzam to Gaza overnight, after detining her at the Container checkpoint north of Bethlehem on Wednesday.

The fourth-year Business Administration student had three credits left before finishing her degree.

"The Israeli Military authorities are holding this 4th year Christian student in the Sharon Detention Center near Netanya in Israel and are threatening to 'deport her’ to Gaza 'for trying to complete her studies at Bethlehem University,'" an appeal for help from Bethlehem University said. Full story
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