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, November 28, 2010

Israeli forces chase Palestinian vehicle; 17 wounded

IMEMC - Palestinian medical sources in Bethlehem reported Saturday evening that 17 Palestinian workers were wounded near Beitar Illit Jewish settlement after their vehicle flipped over as the army was chasing it.

The 17 Palestinians were in a “Ford Transit” vehicle transporting them to Israel when the army noticed them and chased the vehicle. The Palestinians were heading to Israel seeking work but apparently had no entry or work permits.

At least nine Palestinian ambulances rushed to the accident scene to rescue the wounded, and moved to local hospitals for treatment. Read more
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