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, April 27, 2011

Israeli settlers attack Palestinian farmers

Ma’an - A group of settlers attacked farmers in Wadi Qana in Nablus on Wednesday, locals said.

Farmers were having breakfast at 10.30 a.m. near a spring of water, according to witnesses, when the group of settlers hurled stones toward them and warned the farmers to leave the place.

The settlers were about 10 in number, they said.

Local official Nathmi Salman said the attack was one of a number of incidents in recent months. Read more
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