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, June 14, 2011

European Parliament calls to end siege on Gaza

Wafa- President of the European Parliament, Jerzy Buzek, Monday called for ending the Israeli siege on Gaza, during a visit to the Strip.

“After what I witnessed, ending the siege on Gaza is very important. It is difficult to implement real development or offer education, and it is impossible for people to feel free under the siege,” said Buzek.

He said the European Union (EU) will sign an agreement with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) within the next few weeks to enhance the humanitarian situation in Gaza and prevent cutbacks in UNRWA services in the Strip. Read more
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