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 27, 2009

Contaminated water causes illness near Bethlehem

Ma'an
A mounting number of Battir village residents are being confirmed with parasites, local medical officials said Tuesday, blaming contaminated drinking water for the now more than 70 cases. Full storyLink
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