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.

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Israeli right wing to lay corner stone latest East Jlem settlement

Ma'an
Thousands of right-wing Israelis will attend the laying of the foundation stone for East Jerusalem’s newest settlement on Wednesday, as construction of the illegal homes and communities continues on occupied Palestinian land. Full story

Background on settlements
at 10/07/2009 08:25:00 AM