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.

Friday, April 16, 2010

We will never forget you Bassem

Bilin
Friday 16th of April 2010-Exactly one year ago today, Bassem Abu Rahmah got killed in Bil`in when he was hit with a tear gas canister. A lot of Palestinians, internationals and Israeli activists came to the village to remember Bassem and to participate in the weekly demonstration. Around 1 PM some Palestinian leaders and the family and ...friends of Bassem held speeches about his life and the way he got killed by the Israeli army last year. They also talked about how they want to continue the good work Bassem was doing in the nonviolent struggle. Later on, the group walked to the wall while singing for Bassem. Arriving there, they asked the Israeli army for justice and peace. The army was not in for a conversation and shot teargas canisters, bullets and sound bombs between the mass of demonstrators. Smoke bombs were also used, so the army could go into the group and arrest people but they didn`t succeed in that. Quite a lot of people got inhalation problems, so after half an hour they needed to return to the village. You can watch the movie about the life of Bassem and the way he got killed. ‎http://blip.tv/file/3471631 - full story

Night raids in Bil'in! Again and again and again! PDF Print E-mail
 http://www.bilin-ffj.org/images/stories/img_8030.jpg Photo by Hamde Aburahma
  On Tuesday, April 13th, 2010, the village of Bil'in was raided by the Israeli army once again. At approximately 1 am, Israeli armed forces entered the village in order to arrest 16 year old Khalil Ibrahim Yaseen, who was not at his place at the time. The Israeli armed forces presented his family with a document ordering Khalil to go to the Shabak's office for questioning. They also stated that Khalil would be arrested if he does not show up to the Shabak's office. Only two months ago, Khalil was released from prison after serving one month for his efforts in the nonviolent protests. This is the most recent night raid in Bil'in. It is an attempt to stop the village's peaceful protest against the occupation and the annexation of its lands. The Israeli forces have arrested children and leaders of the village's popular committee in the recent weeks as well. Full story
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