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 29, 2010

Report: Israeli forces shoot Palestinian teenager while he purchases strawberries

DCI-Palestine- On 23 December 2010, a 17-year-old boy is shot in the head whilst purchasing strawberries to sell at market in the Gaza Strip, about 800 metres from the border fence with Israel.

Seventeen-year-old Hatem lives at home with his parents and four siblings, in the Jabalia refugee camp, north Gaza. Hatem dropped out of school earlier this year so that he could help support his family. ‘We’re living in harsh financial conditions,’ says Hatem. ‘There are no job opportunities in the Gaza Strip because of the blockade. I couldn’t find a vocational centre that would teach me a profession. I tried so hard and so many times to get a job, but I couldn’t, so I decided to sell vegetables in the market.’ Read more
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