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.

Friday, February 25, 2011

Israeli forces fire on Palestinians in Jerusalem

Maan News Agency - Israeli forces fired rubber-coated bullets and tear gas at Palestinians in East Jerusalem on Friday.

The confrontations was mainly in Silwan, but clashes also erupted in the Bustan neighborhood, a Ma'an correspondent said.

Forces fired tear gas at demonstrators outside a protest tent after Friday prayers, the reporter said. No injuries were reported.
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