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.

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Daily Situation Report: Dec 16, 2009

PMG
Israelis on Palestinian land (West Bank & Gaza)
  • Attacks -- 6 Incl. 4 from posts & 1 from navy boats
  • Raids — 21 Incl. 4 in Jenin and 6 in Hebron
  • Arrests (per person) — 11 Incl. 3 children and 1 Police officer
  • Detentions — 17 Incl. 2 children and 2 security officers
  • Wall Construction — 21 Incl. Jer., Raml’h., Salfit, & Qalqiliya
  • Destruction of Property — 1 A vehicle’s windshield broken
  • Confiscation of Property — 1 A Police officer’s pistol in Ramallah
  • Closure of Checkpoints — 9 Incl. 1 checkpoint closed temporarily
  • Flying Checkpoints — 19 Incl. 4 in Qalqiliya and 3 in Bethlehem
  • Closure (per District) — 7 Incl. Jerusalem and 4 areas in Hebron
  • Closure of Main Roads — 38 Incl. 7 in Nablus and 15 in Hebron
  • Closure of Crossing Points — 4, 3 crossing points open partially
  • Settler Violence — 3 Vehicles stoned and farmers assaulted
  • Provocation of Pal. Forces — 1 Police vehicle and officers detained
Palestinians on Palestinian land (West Bank & Gaza)
  • Pal. Security Measure — 1 Israeli settler handed over, Tulkarem Full report