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

Israeli security minister hints murder of Shalit abductors

Wafa– Israeli Homeland Security Minister, Matan Vilnai, hinted for the first time Israel’s role in killing those who kidnapped soldier, Gilad Shalit.

He said, “Gilad Shalit’s abductors have died, Poor them! they were killed in ‘unfortunate accidents’!”

Vilnai said, during a lecture in a school in West Jerusalem, “Even Ismail Haniyeh and Hamas Chief of Staff don't know where Gilad is being held.” Read more
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