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, May 25, 2011

Israeli authorities to inaugurate new settlements in Jerusalem

Wafa- Israeli sources announced the inauguration of 'Har Hazeetim' settlement on Wednesday in Silwan, a town south of Jerusalem with the participation of Israeli ministers, parliament members and heads of political parties.

In addition the Israeli authority will inaugurate working in new settlement units in Silwan.

It is expected that the Palestinians will hold mass demonstrations against these settlements, the Israeli authority’s threats of completely demolishing Al-Bostan neighborhood and preventing Jerusalemites from building in East Jerusalem. Read more
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