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.

Friday, February 26, 2010

Israeli Troops Detain 20 People From The West Bank

IMEMC
Twenty Palestinian civilians were detained by Israeli troops during military invasions targeting a number of West Bank communities on Thursday morning.

Local sources reported invasions in Hebron and Bethlehem cities in southern west Bank as well as Jenin in the north.

Eight residents were taken from Hebron while 12 other were taken during home searched in Bethlehem city......  Full story
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