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.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Defense for Children Reports Arrest of 31 Palestinian Children

Defense for Children International - Israel forces arrested 31 Palestinian Children recently, accusing them of stones. Among the arrested children were:

Odai G. – On 1 February 2011, a 10-year-old boy from Silwan, in occupied East Jerusalem, is arrested at 5:00 am by Israeli soldiers.

Hasan R. – On 25 January 2011, a 13-year-old boy from Silwan, in occupied East Jerusalem, reports being beaten and interrogated in the absence of a parent.

Abed S. – On 24 January 2011, a 13-year-old boy from Silwan, in occupied East Jerusalem, is arrested from his bed at 4:30 am, and interrogated in the absence of a parent.

Mahmoud A. – On 21 January 2011, a 10-year-old boy from Silwan, in occupied East Jerusalem, reports being beaten and detained for questioning....
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