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.

Monday, February 7, 2011

Israeli Forces Arrest Ten Year Old Boy in East Jerusalem

Defense for Children International - On 21 January 2011, a 10-year-old boy from Silwan, in occupied East Jerusalem, is arrested by Israeli forces, and taken away for questioning.

The neighbourhood of Silwan is situated just outside the Old City walls, in occupied East Jerusalem. According to the UN, Silwan has become one of the main centres of illegal Israeli settler activity, and the Jerusalem Municipal Council currently has plans to demolish 22 houses in the neighbourhood to make way for an archaeological garden. Tensions run high and violent clashes between Israeli security forces and Palestinian children are common in the neighbourhood.

At around 1:00 p.m., on 21 January 2011, 10-year-old Mahmoud was on his way to the local pharmacy to fetch some medication for his grandmother....
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