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.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Palestinians upset by American failure to secure Israeli settlement freeze

Ma’an- Palestinians were upset by the American failure to secure a settlement construction freeze on Palestinian lands, and riled over the attempt to swap cash and weapons for the freeze.

"Does America rule Israel or does Israel rule America?" Mused 66-year-old Nablus resident Hajj Abu Muhammad, "If you knew the answer you would know why America failed to convince Israel." Read more
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