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, July 3, 2009

Israeli troops detain three, including teen, in West Bank raids

Ma'an
Nablus –Israeli troops detained at least three Palestiains from their homes in the West Bank overnight Thursday, sources confirmed.... raided the home of the Kyal family and took 16-year-old Mahdy Kyal. His parents do not know where he is. Full story
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