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

Mayor says Jewish-only housing will continue being built in Jerusalem

Ma'an- Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barakat on Tuesday said the municipality would continue to build Jewish-only housing in the occupied city.

Barakat told Israel Radio that all construction plans would be completed regardless of "political issues."

Israel captured East Jerusalem during the 1967 Six Day War, later annexing it in a move not recognized by the international community. Read more
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