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.

Sunday, January 16, 2011

Israeli government invades Muslim quarter of Jerusalem to expand Jewish 'Western Wall' site

IMEMC - In a move that Muslim leaders in Jerusalem are calling a 'provocation', Israeli government officials on Saturday decided to expand the 'Western Wall' prayer site into the area known as Rabat al-Kurd, an alley used by 17 Palestinian families to enter their homes -- despite a recommendation against the expansion by the Israeli Ministry of Tourism.

Three months ago, the Israeli Ministry of Tourism issued a ruling advising against any change to the status quo -- meaning that the area remain open to the Palestinian families who depend on the passage to get to their homes. By taking over the Rabat al-Kurd passage, human rights and Muslim groups warn, the Israeli government is setting itself up for potential confrontations and violence between Muslim and Jewish worshippers.  Read more
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