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.

Friday, November 27, 2009

PA minister: No peace deal without prisoner release

Ma'an
... the minister of detainees and detainees affairs, said on Thursday he would not sign a peace agreement with Israel until all Palestinian prisoners had been released from its jails.

... said children and women in Israel's jails deserved the attention of the international community, which he urged to intervene.

...Palestinians suffer widespread torture and medical neglect... Full story

Short video and additional information about Palestinian prisoners