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.

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

UN chief demands immediate release of Gaza flotilla detainees, investigation; retiurn of deceased and care for wounded also top priority

Ma'an - UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appealed for the immediate release of those detained following Monday's Israeli raid of an aid flotilla bound for the Gaza Strip, reiterating his call for a prompt probe into the deadly incident.

The return of the deceased and care for the wounded are also a top priority, UN spokeswoman Marie Okabe told reporters in New York, according to the UN News Centre.........   Full story
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