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.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Medic: Israeli forces open fire, injure Gaza fisherman

Ma'an – A Palestinian fisherman sustained a gunshot wound to the hand after Israeli forces opened fire at fishing boats on Wednesday along the Rafah coast south of Gaza, a medical official said.

.... Israeli naval forces opened fire at a number of Palestinian fishing boats along the Rafah coast... Full story
at 4/21/2010 07:32:00 AM