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 8, 2011

Obama, Merkel: Palestinian statehood bid to be avoided

Ma'an- US President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel agree that Palestinians should not seek recognition of a state at the UN in September, Obama said in a news conference Tuesday. Read more