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, November 18, 2009

Israel Demolishes Four Palestinian Homes And NGO Offices In East Jerusalem

IMEMC
The Israeli municipality demolished on Wednesday four Palestinian owned homes and offices of a local NGO in East Jerusalem.

Seven Palestinians were wounded... when residents tried to stop the demolition of two homes. ...soldiers fired tear gas bombs before attacking them attacked them with batons.

Also, Jerusalem municipality bulldozers demolished the offices of "The Old City Women Center" Located near Jerusalem's old city.

Earlier on Wednesday, the municipality demolished two homes owned by Palestinians east of Jerusalem's old city, rendering five families (35 people in total) homeless. Full story
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