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.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Israel continues delivery of flotilla cargo into Gaza

Ma'an – Israeli authorities will continue moving aid into the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, and it is expected to open one crossing.

Twenty-five truckloads of aid will enter through the Kerem Shalom crossing in southern Gaza, Palestinian liaison official Raed Fattouh said.

The cargo was sequestered at the port of Ashdod following Israel's raid on the Freedom Flotilla aid fleet in international waters on 31 May, killing nine Turks and a dual US national who were on board.

Additionally, 140 truckloads of humanitarian aid will be transferred through the southern terminal including two trucks of electricity poles, Fattouh said.

The Karni crossing in northern Gaza will remain closed, Fattouh added.
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