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, November 3, 2010

Israel bans Muslim call to prayer at Mosque 54 times in one month

IMEMC- The Muslim call to prayer (Adhan) was prohibited by the Israeli authorities at Hebron's Al-Ibrahimi Mosque for 54 times, during the month of October, the Middle East Monitor reported.

Palestinian sources condemned Israel's ban on the call to prayer at Al Ibrahimi Mosque saying that the decision was made on the pretext of disturbing settlers celebrating Jewish festivities. Read more
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