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, May 18, 2011

Amnesty International calls for investigation into Nakba Day deaths

Ma'an- A "full, impartial and independent investigation" must be launched into the Israeli military’s use of force against Palestinians and Syrian Durze during Sunday protests which saw 13 killed, international rights group Amnesty International said. Read more
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