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, February 10, 2010

Daily Situation Report: Feb 8, 2010

PMG
Israeli forces on Palestinian land:
  • Physical Assaults — 3 Beat civilians in Shu’fat refugee camp
    Arrests (per person) — 35 Incl. 3 physicians & 5 children
    Detentions — 14 At checkpoints & residential locales
    Raids — 46 Incl. 6 in Jenin & 3 in Tubas
    Checkpoints — 8 Access impeded at 5 checkpoints
    Flying Checkpoints — 23 Incl. 3 in Qalqiliya & 2 in Tulkarm
    Attacks – 5 Incl. 3 in confrontations & 1 by navy  
    Air Patrols — 10, 5 by warplanes & 5 by reconnaissance
    House Occupation — 1 House roof converted into military post
    Medical Obstruction — 1 Storm health center in Shu’fat ref. camp
    Confiscation of Property — 2 Incl. agricultural material in Nahhalin
    Attack on Property *  — Notices to evacuate 2 houses in Tubas
    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. 3 in Ramallah & 2 in Jerusalem
    Closure of Crossing Points — 5 Partial opening of 2 crossings
    Demonstration — 1 Against denying farmers access to land


Palestinians on Palestinian land:
  • Palestinian Attack — 1  mortar fired towards the Green Line  Full pdf report