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, December 1, 2010

Arab Orthodox orgs slam church-Israel 'collaboration'

Ma'an- The Arab Orthodox Central Council in Palestine and Jordan and the Council of Arab Orthodox Organizations in Palestine issued a statement on Tuesday "strongly condemning" cooperation between Greek Orthodox church officials and Israel's Ministry of Tourism.

..."The inauguration of an Israeli road in the Jordan Valley is another tool to further consolidate Israel’s settlement enterprise and control the area. Just a few days earlier, Israeli occupation forces demolished a mosque and threatened to demolish a Bedouin village at the Tubas District. Such an action make us question the ability of the current Greek Patriarch to defend the values of solidarity, compassion, peace and justice brought to this world by Our Lord Jesus Christ," the statement continued, asking the Palestinian Authority to "take strong action" against the church and "reevaluate its relationship with the Patriarchate, including boycotting entrance of the Greek Patriarch in Bethlehem for Christmas celebrations." Read more
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