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 27, 2010

One Israeli Detained Other Protesters Injured In The Anti Wall Bil’in Weekly Protest

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Villagers of Bil’in, central West Bank, along with international and Israeli supporters protested on Friday the Israeli wall built on farmers' lands.

As is the case every Friday since five years now people marched after the midday prayers and headed towards the gate of the wall separating villagers form their lands.

Upon arrival soldiers stationed at the gate showered the protesters with tear gas and sound bombs. Scores were treated for the effect of tear gas inhalation. Troops also detained an Israeli peace activist; He was identified as Ghor Mintser

Joining the protest on Friday was Mustafa Al Barghouthi, a Palestinian MP. Earlier this month the Israeli army announced the village of Bil’in a closed military zone every Friday for six months.

The military order does not allow international or Israeli supporters to be in the village or they will face arrest and deportation.  Full story
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