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, May 17, 2010

Israeli Police Attack Jerusalem’s Street Market

IMEMC - Israeli police officers attacked on Monday Palestinians street market at Jerusalem’s old city.

Police officers confiscated the kiosks and assaulted their owners. This market is one of the oldest markets in Jerusalem to sell food and vegetables...

Kiosk owners were arrested and taken to a police station in Jerusalem old city where they were given fines. Most owners could not pay the amount of money they were fined with, the sources added.  Full story
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