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

Rights Group Releases Testimony From Deadly Settler Attack on Palestinian Youth

Maan News Agency - An Israeli settler with a light-complexion, blond hair, wearing a Kippa, carrying a black backpack and a pistol on the side of his waist was the gunman who shot and killed Uday Qadous, testimony from Ramallah-based rights group Al-Haq revealed Wednesday.

Qadous, 19, was shot dead and found by his cousin on 26 January. Israeli forces said at the time that an investigation had been launched.

In Al-Haq's latest report, the organization said it collected further testimony from Uday's cousin, Omar, who heard the shot that killed his cousin.
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