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, October 4, 2010

UN envoy: Latest mosque arson 'shocking'

Ma'an - The UN Special Coordinator's Office for the Middle East Peace Process expressed shock Monday following an apparent act of arson carried out by Israeli settlers against a Bethlehem-area mosque.

... "We at the UN are reminding the Israeli government that the extremists responsible for such attacks must be brought to justice and the rule of law upheld. Israel has an obligation as the occupying power to protect the Palestinian civilian population and their property including religious sites," he said by phone. more
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