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, October 2, 2009

Families of Palestinian prisoners celebrate their return following Shalit video deal

Ha'aretz
Palestinians on Friday celebrated the a return homeof nearly 20 female Palestinian prisoners, released from Israeli jails in exchange for Hamas giving Israel a proof-of-life video of captive IDF soldier Gilad Shalit.

One prisoner, the only one released to Gaza, brought home a 20-month-old boy born in prison. Full story
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