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.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Daily Situation Report: Nov 14, 2009

PMG
Israeli actions in Palestinian Territories (West Bank & Gaza):
  • Physical Assault — 1 Arrests (per person) 18 — 18 Incl. 6 children & 3 brothers
  • Detentions — 12 At checkpoints & in residential locales
  • Raids — 34 Incl. 6 on Nablus & 5 on Qalqiliya
  • Checkpoints — 8 Access impeded at 5 checkpoints
  • Flying Checkpoints — 14 Incl. 1 in Ramallah & 1 in Tulkarm
  • Attacks — 1 During confrontations in Biddu town
  • Provocation of Pal. Forces — 2 Incl. detain Police & Nat. Sec. vehicles
  • 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 Jericho & 1 in Jenin
  • Closure of Crossing Points — 4 Partial opening of 3 crossings Full report