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 1, 2009

Israeli Tanks open fire at Palestinian homes on the northern Gaza border with Israel

IMEMC
On Monday afternoon, Israeli tanks opened fire at homes close to the northern Gaza Strip border with Israel.

Israeli tanks in Gaza - file 2009
Israeli tanks in Gaza - file 2009

Witnesses said that a number of Israeli tanks invaded the area early on Monday morning. When tanks were leaving on Monday afternoon, they opened fire at Palestinian residents' homes, the witnesses added.

...Local sources reported no injuries, but residents' homes sustained some damage. Residents of the area say these types of Israeli attacks happen on a daily basis in the area, known as Abu Sufiyah. Full story
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