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.

Monday, April 19, 2010

Daily Situation Report: April 17, 2010

PMG
Israeli actions in occupied Palestinian territory:
  • Arrests (per person) — 5 Incl. 2 in Nablus & 1 in Bethlehem
  • Detentions — 12 Incl. 10 international peace activists
  • Raids – 24 Incl. 1 in Gaza & 1 in Jenin
  • Checkpoints — 10 Access impeded at 7 checkpoints
  • Flying Checkpoints — 20 Incl. 2 in Jericho & 1 in Salfit
  • Attacks – 2, 1 in a raid & 1 in confrontations
  • Air Patrol —  1 By reconnaissance above Gaza district
  • Provocation of Pal. Forces — 3 Incl. position troops at police entrance
  • Destruction of Property — 1 Settlers damaging construction material
  • Wall Construction — — — Suspended for the weekend
  • Closure (per District) — 7 Incl. Jerusalem city & areas in Hebron city
  • Closure of Main Roads — 40 Incl. 3 in Salfit & 1 in Jericho
  • Closure of Crossing Points —  7 All closed.
  • Settler Violence — 2 Incl. stone civilian houses in Burin village
Palestinian actions on Palestinian land
  • Demonstrations — 3 In solidarity & for the release of prisoners Full report