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.

Monday, May 2, 2011

Israeli forces abduct five Palestinians overnight

Ma'an – Israeli force detained five Palestinians overnight, the military confirmed, including a 48-year-old man from the Asira village north of Nablus.

A statement from Israel's military spokesperson's office said all five were "wanted" and were "transferred for security questioning."

Mu’ath Muhammad Mahmud Sawalha was taken from his home after an early morning raid Monday, security sources said, noting that his computer, mobile phone and other electronics were confiscated during a search.

The man has been detained dozens of times in the past years, local officials said, condemning the overnight invasion.
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