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.

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Video: Rediscovering hidden Holy Land



Palestinian tour operators defy Israeli monopoly by taking pilgrims to once forgotten churches.

A number of churches in the West Bank have remained hidden from view, which Palestinians blame on Israel's monopoly over tourism.

Called the forgotten churches, the Christian sites are not found on most operated tours of the Holy Land. But some operators are trying to change that.

Christian pilgrims are now able to get a look at some of the previously hidden historical sites.

Al Jazeera's Nour Odeh reports.
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