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 forces clash with protesters in Jerusalem

Maan News Agency - Clashes between Palestinian protesters and Israeli forces erupted in southern Jerusalem on Friday

Fakhri Abu Diab, member of the land defense committee in Al-Bustan, said that "Israeli soldiers intensively fired gas canisters at residents and their homes.

"Many were hurt after inhaling gas," he said.

Youths threw stones at police vehicles entering alleyways between homes, he added.

Israeli police did not report any injuries but locals said two officers appeared to have been hurt by stones.
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