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

Israeli soldiers attack nonviolent protesters in West Bank village of Ni'ilin

Israeli soldiers attacked Palestinian and international peace activists during the weekly nonviolent protest against the Israeli wall being built on village land in the West Bank. The soldiers used batons and tear gas in the attack. Full story - IMEMC

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