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, July 5, 2010

Israeli settlers attack Palestinian rally, Israeli forces fire tear-gas canisters and stun grenades at Palestinians

Ma'an – Israeli forces deployed riot dispersal means against Palestinians gathered near a settlement Saturday afternoon in the Hebron district, after the rally was attacked by Israeli settlers, officials said.

Palestine Solidarity Project spokesman Muhammad Ayad Awad said participants, waving Palestinian and Turkish flags, and journalists were accosted by Israeli settlers near the Karmi Tsur settlement during a demonstration there.

Israeli forces fired tear-gas canisters and stun grenades at the rally, Awad said. Photojournalist Najeh Al-Hashlamon was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation, he added.

An Israeli military spokeswoman did not immediately return calls seeking comment.
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