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 23, 2011

Explosion kills young girl in southern Gaza

Maan News Agency - A young girl died and three others were injured Wednesday by an explosion in southern Gaza, medics said.

Rula Nashasi, 10, was taken along with the three others to Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, in southern Gaza, medical officials said.

It was not clear what caused the blast.

Earlier, an Israeli shell hit east of Gaza City injuring 11 including three members of an armed group and three children, witnesses said. Israel's army said Palestinians fired a shell toward a force inside Gaza as well as five others into Israeli territory.
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