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, January 27, 2010

Daily Situation Report: Jan 24, 2010

PMG
Israeli actions:
  • Arrests (per person) — 4 Incl. 2 in Bethlehem & 1 in Nablus
  • Detentions — 13 Incl. municipality staff
  • Raids — 27 Incl. 4 in Nablus & 3 in Qalqiliya
  • Checkpoints — 9 Access impeded at 6 checkpoints
  • Flying Checkpoints — 23 Incl. 7 in Salfit & 1 in Nablus
  • Attack — 1 In a raid on Habla town in Qalqiliya dis.
  • Provocation of Pal. Forces — 1 Storming police station in Biddu town
  • 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 — 39 Incl. 8 in Nablus & 2 in Qalqiliya
  • Closure of Crossing Points —  4 Partial opening of 3 crossings only
  • Settler Violence — 2 Assaulting a civilian & stealing 15 sheep Full report