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, January 13, 2011

Israel razes 2 more Palestinian homes

Press TV- Israeli military bulldozers have leveled to the ground two Palestinian homes in the occupied West Bank as part of Tel Aviv's plans which seek the demolition of Palestinian properties.

The bulldozers, escorted by Israeli police and security guards, drove into Azzun Atma village southeast of Qalqilyah on Tuesday, tore down the structures and dismissed the families who used to live there, the Palestinian Information Center reported.

According to witnesses, the family members clashed with Israeli troops and hurled stones at them. Israeli forces in return fired tear gas on members of the two families protesting against the demolitions. Read more
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