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, June 19, 2010

Israel teargases Nonviolent Protesters In Ni'lin, some faint

IMEMC - The villagers of N'ilin, together with International supporters marched after the Friday prayer to their confiscated land where Israel is building the wall.
...some of the protestors wore the national dresses of the United Arab Emirates and waved Emirati flags, in a sign of gratitude to this Arab state for its support to the Palestinian people.

......... Israeli troops fired a number of tear gas canisters at the protesters causing dozens of them to choke and few others to faint.  Full story
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