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.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Daily Situation Report: Nov.17, 2009

PMG
Israelis:
  • Injured: 3 civilians in Northern Gaza district
  • Physical Assault: 1 Severely beat a civilian in Huwwara town
  • Arrests (per person): 6 Incl. 2 in Ramallah & 2 in Jenin
  • Detentions: 13 At checkpoints & in residential locales
  • Raids: 23 Incl. 4 on Jenin & 2 on Ramallah
  • Checkpoints: 8 Access impeded at 5 checkpoints
  • Flying Checkpoints: 12 Incl. 4 in Bethlehem & 2 in Jerusalem
  • Attacks: 6 Incl. 3 from military posts & 1 in a raid
  • Air Patrol: 1 Reconnaissance above N. Gaza district
  • Provocation of Pal. Forces: 1 Detain a civil police vehicle in Hebron
  • House Occupation: 1 Roof of house converted into mil. post
  • House Demolition: Notices to demolish 4 houses in Jericho
  • Destruction of Property: 3 Settlers damaging 3 vehicles in Hebron
  • Wall Construction: 21 Jer., Raml’h., Qalq., Salfit, Heb., Beth.
  • Closure (per District): 7 Jer., Beth. (2 villages) & Hebron (4 areas)
  • Closure of Main Roads: 40 Incl. 3 in Ramallah & 3 in Salfit
  • Closure of Crossing Points: 5 Partial opening of 2 crossings only
  • Settler Violence: 2 Incl. severely beat 3 women civilians
Palestinians:
  • Pal. Security Measures: 2 Incl. extradite a settler trespassed Jericho
  • Palestinian Attack: 1 Open fire at Israeli army near Green Line Full report