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 22, 2009

Israel to shut down Gaza's main fuel terminal

Ma'an
Israel intends to gradually close the Nahal Oz crossing terminal along the border with the Gaza Strip, a Palestinian border official confirmed on Thursday.

"The decision... was Israel's, and it's ultimately up to the occupation, whether or not Palestinians object," said Raed Fattouh, the Gaza crossings representative. Full story
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