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 2, 2011

Israeli settlers beat Hebron popular comittee official unconscious, Israeli soldiers stand by

Ma'an – Settlers in Hebron attacked a Popular Committee official on Sunday, leaving him unconscious, witnesses said.

Azmi Ash-Shuyukhi was transferred by ambulance to Hebron's government hospital after he was beaten while leading a solidarity tour near Yatta, south of the West Bank city.

After regaining consciousness, Ash-Shuyukhi said 10 settlers punched and kicked him, leaving cuts and bruises all over his body.

Israeli soldiers were present and witnessed the attack but did not intervene, he added.

Ash-Shuyukhi is the secretary-general of the local popular committee.

Meanwhile, journalist Naser Ash-Shuyukhi said settlers punctured the tires of his car while he covered events in the area.

The Israeli human rights group B'Tselem describes attacks by settlers against Palestinians as "routine," but says Israeli authorities "employ an undeclared policy of leniency and compromise toward Israeli civilians who harm Palestinians."
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