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.

Friday, May 6, 2011

Israeli occupation soldiers arrest 15-year-old at protest against confiscation of village land

Ma'an – Soldiers arrested a 15-year-old Palestinian boy during a demonstration against Israel's wall and settlements in the central West Bank village of Bil'in, near Ramallah, protesters said Friday.