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 2, 2011

Israeli Airstrike Targets Gaza Tunnel

Maan News Agency - Israel's air force struck a tunnel in the southern Gaza Strip on Wednesday evening, the army and witnesses said.

Palestinians in Rafah, near the border with Egypt, described a chaotic scene. Medical officials said no injuries were reported.

An emailed statement from the army said the site was targeted in response to rocket fire.
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