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, November 23, 2010

Abbas: Israel referendum bill is obstacle to peace

Haaretz- New law requires two-thirds Knesset majority or a referendum to cede land in East Jerusalem or the Golan Heights.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday slammed an Israeli bill that sets tough requirements for any withdrawal from the Golan Heights or East Jerusalem.

"This step puts obstacles in the way of the political process," Abbas told reporters during the opening of the new headquarters of the Palestine Liberation Organization in Ramallah.

"The Israelis want to tell the whole world that they will not withdraw from Jerusalem or the Golan," he said. Read more
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