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.

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Soldiers Detain 3 Palestinians And Five Israeli Activists In Hebron

IMEMC
Israeli soldiers detained on Sunday three Palestinians and five Israeli peace activists during a peaceful protest in support of local farmers who are subjected to constant attacks and violations by the Israeli settlers in the Hebron area.

...Eyewitness reported that the army used excessive violence against the peaceful protesters, and attacked them with baton and rifle butts. Several protesters were wounded. Full story
at 10/25/2009 09:07:00 PM