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.

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Israeli military attacks non-violent demonstrations in Palestinian Territories

IMEMC - Dozens of civilians were treated for the effects of tear gas inhalation as Israeli troops attacked anti wall protests organized at a number of villages in various parts of the West Bank.

… These protests occur every Friday in a number of towns, wherever Wall construction is going on – the Israeli military's response to the non-violent protests is always violent and repressive. 18 non-violent demonstrators have been killed during these demonstrations since they began in earnest in 2005. Read more