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.

Friday, June 19, 2009

Investigation finds Israel using live ammunition against demonstrators, killing and injuring many

The Israeli army has resumed the use of live ammunition to disperse demonstrators in the Palestinian Territories, in the past few months killing or injuring many Palestinians, including a 14-year-old who had gone to aid an injured person, and at least one foreigner.

At least one person suffered a severe spinal cord injury, expected to result in life-long paralysis...  Full story - Btselem
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