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, January 16, 2010

Self-styled guru arrested for raping, enslaving women

Ha'aretz
Goel Ratzon, a suspected cult leader, was arrested in Tel Aviv on Monday on suspicions of rape, enslavement and indecent assault of minors, police said yesterday.

...Ratzon was brought to the Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court... He is also suspected of extortion, incitement to arson and solicitation to commit suicide. Police also detained Ratzon's 17 wives and 38 of his 60 children for questioning. ....  Full story
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