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 10, 2009

Most advanced, expensive fighter jet headed to Israel

Ha'aretz
The largest defense deal in Israeli history, for the purchase of the F-35 stealth fighter aircraft, is advancing, slowly but surely.

...Jerusalem is to reach a final decision by early 2010, and there's a good chance a deal will be signed by the middle of the year... the first fighters [would] be delivered in 2014.

...In the meantime, the Americans have eased their stance on Israel's request to include locally made electronics systems. Full story
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