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, November 15, 2009

Daily Situation Report: Nov. 12, 2009

PMG
Israeli actions:
  • Physical Assaults: 3, A number of civilians beaten, Qalqiliya
  • Attack: 1 During confrontations in Qalqiliya
  • Raids: 16 Incl. 5 in Salfit and 3 in Hebron
  • Arrests (per person): 9 Incl. a female civilian & a security officer
  • Detentions: 14 Incl. 9 international peace activists
  • Closure of Checkpoints: 8 Incl. access impeded at 5 checkpoints
  • Flying Checkpoints: 18 Incl. 3 in Nablus and 5 in Hebron
  • Wall Construction: 21 Incl. Jer., Raml’h., Salfit, & Qalqiliya
  • Destruction of Property: 80 olive trees cut down in Nablus
  • Confiscation of Property: 1 A security officer’s pistol, Jerusalem
  • Attacks on Property: 2 Land reclamation denied in Bethlehem
  • House Occupation: 1 Local council’s roof sued as a mil. post
  • Closure (per District): 7 Incl. Jerusalem and 4 areas in Hebron
  • Closure of Main Roads: 41 Incl. 10 in Nablus and 15 in Hebron
  • Closure of Crossing Points: 5, 2 crossing points open partially
  • Settler Violence: 2 Incl. civilians stoned in Hebron
  • Provocation of Pal. Forces: 2 Incl. a Police motorcycles detained Full report