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.

Monday, May 16, 2011

Lebanon's Palestinians bury victims of Israeli cross-border shooting

Ma'an-AFP- Thousands of bereaved Palestinian refugees laid to rest Monday victims of a cross-border Israeli shooting the day earlier, as shops and schools in the camps closed for a day of mourning.

In the Al-Bass refugee camp, thousands gathered for the burial of 17-year-old Mohammed Salem, one of 10 protesters shot dead by Israeli troops at the Lebanese border, where Palestinians gathered to mark Nakba Day. Read more
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