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.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Israeli forces detain 70-year-old Palestinian woman

Ma'an- Israeli forces detained a 70-year-old woman from her home near Ramallah overnight Sunday, a detainees' center reported.

Soldiers detained Hajjeh Aicha Yousef after searching her home, the center said. Read more
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