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.

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Israeli forces injure American and Israeli peace activists

Ma'an- A US citizen sustained head injuries and an Israeli protester's arm was broken on Friday as Israeli forces violently shut down a rally in Nabi Saleh, activists said.

An American was rushed to hospital for surgery on a head wound after Israeli troops fired a tear-gas grenade at his head at close range, witnesses said. Following surgery, his condition was stable, activists added.

Onlookers said an Israeli activist's arm was broken when forces fired a gas grenade directly at him, while dozens choked on tear gas.

Nabi Saleh, near Ramallah, hosts weekly anti-wall rallies to protest Israel's confiscation of village land. Friday's protest commemorated the 63rd anniversary of the Nakba, or catastrophe, when Palestinians were expelled from their homes as the State of Israel was established. Read more
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