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 31, 2011

Israeli Legal Center for Freedom releases new animated film "Gaza Reels"

PNN- Following the opening of Rafah Crossing by Egypt last week, the Israeli legal Center for Freedom of movement - Gisha - released on Tuesday an animated film questioning common perceptions about Israel's disengagement from Gaza and the closure of the Strip since four years.

According to Gisham the film, which will be shared online through social media networks, challenges the commonly held belief that Israel no longer exercises control over Gaza and does not bear responsibility for what goes on there – an opinion voiced ever more strongly since the opening of Rafah. Read more

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