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 22, 2010

Palestinian officials appeal for hold on Israel's attacks on civilians

IMEMC- The deposed government of Gaza has addressed the world community asking to restrain Israel's escalation of unjustified aggression on civilians in the Strip, The Palestinian Information Centre announced on Tuesday.

A press release issued by the deposed government of Gaza, on Tuesday, denounced a series of overnight Israeli force air strikes on different targets in the coastal enclave, without any consideration for civilians or their properties.

The Israeli warplanes launched a round of raids on various areas in the Gaza Strip injuring three Palestinians and provoking severe material damage.

The aerial raids result in diffusing panic amongst the civilian population, particularly women and children, other than damaging property and causing casualties. Read more
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