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.

Thursday, November 5, 2009

US consul general tours Bethlehem institutionsUS consul general tours Bethlehem institutions

Ma'an
US Consul General in Jerusalem Daniel Rubinstein made a tour of Bethlehem organizations and institutions on Thursday, visiting Ma’an News Agency and Bethlehem University, among other locations.

At the university Rubinstein expressed concern over the recent capture and deportation of 21-year-old student Berlanty Azzam, for who a court case is pending. Full story
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