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

Lebanese government files complaint against Israel for killing 10 protesters at border protest

IMEMC- The Lebanese representative to the United Nations filed a complaint against Israel to the UN Security Council Monday, saying that Israel violated territorial sovereignty by shooting at demonstrators at the Israel-Lebanon border Sunday, killing ten and injuring 112 others.

According to the official complaint letter filed by Lebanon's representative, Dr. Nawaf Salam, “The attack represents a hostile act and once more highlights Israel's violation of Lebanese sovereignty and its disregard of UN resolutions.” Read more
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