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 9, 2010

Obama criticizes Israel settlement expansion in Indonesia address

Agence France-Presse- US President Barack Obama led world powers on Tuesday in criticizing Israel's decision to build 1,300 settler homes in East Jerusalem, warning it risks wrecking an already fragile peace process with the Palestinians.

...In the face of the criticism, Israel insisted it would never limit construction in its "capital," having annexed east Jerusalem to reunite the Holy City in a move not recognised by the international community.

"Israel sees no connection between the peace process and the planning and building policies in Jerusalem that have not changed for the last 40 years," said a statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office. Read more
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