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

Israeli forces report coming under fire in Hebron

Ma'an
Palestinians opened fire at Israeli [occupation] forces at the Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hebron early Friday morning, an Israeli military spokesperson said.

... a Palestinian car approached the group and fired three bullets, adding that the troops exchanged fire.

... No one was injured in the incident, according to sources... Full story
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