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.

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Israeli Soldiers Break Into Arab Hospital In East Jerusalem

IMEMCIsraeli soldiers and Border Policemen broke into the al-Makassed hospital in East Jerusalem in an attempt to arrest a wounded Palestinian but were forced out in a clash with local youths.
The patient in question was wounded during a clash with Israeli soldiers in East Jerusalem. The Army wanted to arrest him despite his injuries.

Israeli policemen, soldiers and under-cover forces raided the town of Silwan while settlers also entered the town and shot at the residents...

Soldiers and policemen fired live ammunition, rubber-coated bullets and gas canisters; several injuries were reported  Full story