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.

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Israeli troops kidnap 7 Palestinians in Ramallah

IMEMC- Israeli soldiers kidnapped on Thursday at dawn seven Palestinians in the central West Bank city of Ramallah.

Israeli Army Radio reported on Thursday morning that the army invaded several villages and towns in the Ramallah district, and kidnapped what was described as “wanted” Palestinians.

The latest invasion and arrests are part of daily violations carried out by the Israeli forces against the Palestinian in the occupied territories. Read more
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