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 24, 2010

Palestinians, Syria condemn new Israel referendum requirement as 'mockery of international law'

Ma'an – Palestinian and Syrian officials on Tuesday condemned a new Israeli law mandating a national referendum ahead of any withdrawal from occupied East Jerusalem or the Golan Heights. Chief PLO negotiator Saeb Erakat said the bill, passed by Israel's parliament late Monday, makes "a mockery of international law... Read more
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