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, March 11, 2011

Israeli army destroys wells, tents in the West Bank

Maan News Agency - Israeli forces destroyed wells and tents of Palestinian families, who live in the Um Nir village near Soseya settlement.

Ten families were left homeless by the action, according to relatives. They called for urgent intervention to stop Israel's plan to confiscate land around the settlement for expansion.

The Red Cross has provided tents to the families in the area, they added.
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