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 9, 2009

Gaza doctor up for EU prize for defenders of human rights

Ma'an
The Palestinian obstetrician in Gaza who became well known for a tragic Israeli Channel 10 broadcast during which he lost three of his daughters to Israeli airstrikes during Operation Cast Lead, is up for the European Parliament’s prize for defenders of human rights and democracy across the world. Full story