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.

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Israeli Military trains for potential large-scale Palestinian protests in September

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Israeli police are taking part in a 3-day training exercise to prepare for potential large-scale Palestinian protests in September following Palestinian moves towards UN recognition of statehood.

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The exercise is preparing for the event of thousands of Palestinians marching on Israeli roads and checkpoints. The training maneuvers are being carried out in the Israeli Occupied Golan Heights.

Israeli armed forces have declared the area a closed military zone. Roads have been closed off to allow for training exercises.

Recently Palestinian refugees have protested on Nakba Day and Naksa Day on Israel’s northern borders. The protests lead to dozens killed and hundreds of injuries when Israeli forces fired live rounds on the protesters who were seeking to enter into Israel to mark their right of return.