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, October 9, 2010

Israel set to require loyalty oath; opponent decries 'problematic message to Israel's minority groups'

Ynet - Barring any last-minute developments, on Sunday cabinet is expected to pass the proposed amendment to the Citizenship Act, which would obligate prospective citizens to pledge their allegiance to Israel as a "Jewish and democratic state."

... Welfare Minister Isaac Herzog said the proposal sends a "problematic message to Israel's minority groups" and called on Barak to oppose it as well. Another minister said the loyalty oath bill is "damaging to Israel." Read more
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