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, March 13, 2010

Former Detainees Affairs Minister Hospitalized At Negev Prison

Ma'an
The Israeli prison service transferred former Palestinian Minister of Prisoners Affairs Wasfi Qabaha to a hospital in Israel after his high blood pressure and diabetes caused his feet to swell and skin to turn rust-colored, officials said.

....He has been in administrative detention since 23 May 2007. He has not been charged...  Full story
at 3/13/2010 05:38:00 PM