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.

Saturday, June 27, 2009

Thousands of haredim protest in Jerusalem

Ynet
Some 30,000 members of all ultra-Orthodox factions ... protest of decision to open parking lot in capital on Shabbat. Some attempt to attack journalists. ... At a certain stage, protestors began running towards the television photographers and reporters, crying out, "The desecrater will be put to death." As the journalists escaped, the crowd spat and them and knocked on the windows of their vehicles.... Full story