Israel-Palestine: The Missing Headlines: U.S. to double weapons stockpile in Israel

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.

Monday, January 11, 2010

U.S. to double weapons stockpile in Israel

JTA
The U.S. Army will double the amount of emergency military equipment it stockpiles in Israel.

Jerusalem and Washington agreed that Israel will keep $800 million worth of U.S. equipment, according to Monday's issue of the U.S. weekly Defense News publication, Haaretz reported.

Israel would be allowed to use the equipment in a military emergency, according to the report.

Missiles, armored vehicles, aerial ammunition and artillery ordnance already are stockpiled in Israel... Full story