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.

Thursday, March 18, 2010

The Israeli Army Opens Fire At Anti-wall Nonviolent Protest Near Gaza City

IMEMC
Israeli troops opened fire on Wednesday midday at a nonviolent protest against the wall central Gaza Strip.

...People carried banners and flags and marched until they reached a military post near the wall, troops stationed their directly opened fire at the unarmed civilians; no injuries were reported.

Last week two anti wall protests were organized at deferent location on the Gaza Strip, in both incidents the military opened fire at the protesters.   Full story
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