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, December 29, 2009

Daily Situation Report: Dec 27, 2009

PMG

Israelis on Palestinian Territories (West Bank & Gaza):
  • Physical Assaults — 3 Incl. beating 2 school pupils in Al Auja
  • Arrests (per person) — 17 Incl. 3 children, 2 brothers, a civilian & son
  • Detentions — 16 At checkpoints & in residential locales
  • Raids — 20 Incl. 4 in Hebron & 4 in Salfit
  • Checkpoints — 10 Access impeded at 6 checkpoints
  • Flying Checkpoints — 26 Incl. 3 in Jerusalem & 2 in Ramallah
  • Attacks — 4 Incl. 1 by settlers & 1 in confrontations
  • Provocation of Pal. Forces — 1 Position troops near Palestinian location
  • Wall Construction — 21 Jer., Raml’h., Qalq., Salfit, Heb., Beth.
  • Closure (per District) — 7 Jer., Beth. (2 villages) & Hebron (4 areas)
  • Closure of Main Roads — 38 Incl. 1 in Jenin & 2 in Tulkarm
  • Closure of Crossing Points — 4 Partial opening of 3 crossings
  • Settler Violence — 3 Incl. open fire at woman civilian in Heb. Full report