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.

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Netanyahu asks Obama to pardon spy

Ma'an-AFP- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked US President Barack Obama to pardon an American who spied for Israel, and the White House said Tuesday it was reviewing the request.

"Two weeks ago I received a letter from the prison, from Jonathan (Pollard), which asked me to request openly -- I emphasise openly -- as prime minister of Israel, for the president of the United States to make an official request for his release," Netanyahu told parliament on Tuesday evening. Read more
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