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.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Israeli declares Salfit area closed military zone

Ma’an- Israeli forces declared an area in Salfit a closed military zone.

Local official Nathmi Salman Deir Estaya said soldiers deployed and evacuated farmers.

The soldiers in Wadi Qana refused to show documents explaining the ban, he said. Read more
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