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.

Sunday, September 5, 2010

Israeli forces close down Palestinian city, raid home, force family with children into one room

Ma'an - Israeli forces closed all entrances to Hebron's Old City on Saturday and raided a home, residents said.

Troops were heavily deployed in the area, locals said, adding that worshipers were prevented from praying at the Ar-Rahmah mosque.

Yousef Ghannam said soldiers raided his home and converted it into a military post. His 10-member family was forced into one room and forbidden from moving, he added.

An Israeli military spokesman confirmed that there was security activity in the area.
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