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.

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Extremist Jews storm Al-Aqsa compound

Wafa– Israeli police Wednesday allowed extremist Jewish groups under its protection into al-Aqsa Mosque compound, one of Islam’s holiest sites, in Jerusalem’s Old City as part of celebrations marking the annexation of East Jerusalem in 1967.

Extremist Jewish groups had announced they will organize an “invasion” of al-Aqsa Mosque complex and a provocative ceremonial march where hundreds of Israeli settlers will raise Israeli flags on this occasion. Read more
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