Latest Analysis from Arab Center Washington DC: Reading Palestinian Polls—and Misreading Palestinian Politics

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Latest Analysis from Arab Center Washington DC: Reading Palestinian Polls—and Misreading Palestinian Politics

Latest Analysis from Arab Center Washington DC: Reading Palestinian Polls—and Misreading Palestinian Politics By Yousef Munayyer Yousef Munayyer is the head of the Palestine/Israel Program and Senior Fellow. This article was originally published by Arab Center Washington DC. ©️ 2026 Arab Center Washington DC. Republished with permission. The latest poll from the Palestinian Center for…

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American Arab journalist faces imprisonment in Jordan for allegedly sharing Twitter post critical of the Arab country

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American Arab journalist faces imprisonment in Jordan for allegedly sharing Twitter post critical of the Arab country

American Arab journalist faces imprisonment in Jordan for allegedly sharing Twitter post critical of the Arab country An American Arab journalist, Ali Younes, has been charged for retweeting a post critical of the Jordanian government. He has been detained in Jordan and faces an upcoming court hearing. In an interview, Younes said he retweeted the…

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Democrat Socialist label not undermining Democrat vote in November

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Democrat Socialist label not undermining Democrat vote in November

Democrat Socialist label not undermining Democrat vote in November By Ray Hanania Chicago, IL – A recently released Zogby poll shows that the label “Democratic Socialist” will not undermine the performance of Democrats against Republicans in the November 3, 2026, General Elections. Both Republicans and Democrats, including former US Senator Hillary Clinton and President Donald…

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International Rights Groups Raise Alarm Over Freedom of Religion and Expression in South Korea

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International Rights Groups Raise Alarm Over Freedom of Religion and Expression in South Korea

International Rights Groups Raise Alarm Over Freedom of Religion and Expression in South Korea SEOUL, South Korea, 7 August 2026 — Human Rights Without Frontiers (HRWF), together with CAP Liberté de Conscience (CAP LC), which has accredited ECOSOC status at the United Nations, FOREF, CESNUR and Bitter Winter, held a press conference today at the…

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International Human Rights experts call for religious freedom and due process in South Korea

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International Human Rights experts call for religious freedom and due process in South Korea

International Human Rights experts call for religious freedom and due process in South Korea By Ray Hanania The prestigious organization Human Rights Without Frontiers joined several human rights scholars and organizations detailed during a webinar on Thursday, August 7, 2026, from Seoul, South Korea, the challenges that are being faced by religious activists and the…

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Arab Center Washington DC spotlights analysis of the challenges facing Libya’s government

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Arab Center Washington DC spotlights analysis of the challenges facing Libya’s government

Arab Center Washington DC spotlights analysis of the challenges facing Libya’s government Libya’s Heatwave Exposes a Crisis of Governance By Virginie Collombier President and Co-founder, Mediterranean Platform In July 2026, a major heatwave swept the western Mediterranean, causing extreme temperatures and fueling wildfires in France, Italy, Spain, and North Africa. Libya was not spared. As is often…

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Supporters rally for region’s only radio show on national politics, and Arab and Muslim issues

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Supporters rally for region’s only radio show on national politics, and Arab and Muslim issues

Supporters rally for region’s only radio show on national politics, and Arab and Muslim issues More than 100 supporters attended the annual fundraiser celebrating the third anniversary of The Lightning Strike Radio Show, the only program that addresses both domestic national politics and Arab and Muslim issues in the Midwest. The fundraiser dinner was held…

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UN experts alarmed by renewed escalation of hostilities in Iran, call for accountability

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UN experts alarmed by renewed escalation of hostilities in Iran, call for accountability

UN experts alarmed by renewed escalation of hostilities in Iran, call for accountability UN condemns as war crimes US military attacks targeting civilian structures in Iran GENEVA (24 July 2026) – UN experts* today expressed grave concern over reports of serious violations of international law arising from illegal military operations carried out by the United States…

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Analysis by Arab Center Washington DC: Iran’s Nuclear Leverage Survives the War

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Analysis by Arab Center Washington DC: Iran’s Nuclear Leverage Survives the War

Analysis by Arab Center Washington DC: Iran’s Nuclear Leverage Survives the War By Sina Azodi When President Donald Trump, in close partnership with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, attacked Iran on February 28, 2026, he anticipated the total capitulation of the Islamic Republic. Although the opening phase of the campaign inflicted significant damage on Iran’s military and nuclear…

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Peace activist and ecumenical Christian leader condemns Israel’s human rights violations

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Peace activist and ecumenical Christian leader condemns Israel’s human rights violations

Peace activist and ecumenical Christian leader condemns Israel’s human rights violations “While America Celebrates Freedom, I Was Denied Entry to My Homeland Palestine and the Promise of Liberty,” Sir Rateb Y. Rabie, KCHS, HCEF founder says in newsletter statement. Click here to read more. Israel consistently violates Visa Waiver Program agreement it made with United…

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Visit Türkiye Without Leaving Chicago: The Turkish Festival Returns to Tinley Park This August

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Visit Türkiye Without Leaving Chicago: The Turkish Festival Returns to Tinley Park This August

Visit Türkiye Without Leaving Chicago: The Turkish Festival Returns to Tinley Park This August Free entrance to a massive Grand Bazaar, live performances, authentic cuisine, and five round-trip flights to Istanbul headline the mid-summer cultural celebration. Experience the magic, energy, and unmatched hospitality of Türkiye right in the Chicago area. The highly anticipated Turkish Festival…

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Aber Kawas Wins SD-12 Primary, on Track to Become First Palestinian, First Muslim Woman Elected in New York State

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Aber Kawas Wins SD-12 Primary, on Track to Become First Palestinian, First Muslim Woman Elected in New York State

Aber Kawas Wins SD-12 Primary, on Track to Become First Palestinian, First Muslim Woman Elected in New York State On Tuesday, Aber Kawas won the Democratic primary and became the Democratic nominee for State Senate for SD-12 in Queens, bringing her one step closer to becoming the first Palestinian and first Muslim woman elected to…

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American Arab Chamber rallies community for Orland Mayor Jim Dodge

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American Arab Chamber rallies community for Orland Mayor Jim Dodge

American Arab Chamber rallies community for Orland Mayor Jim Dodge Orland Park, IL – The American Arab Chamber of Commerce hosted a rally and fundraiser on Tuesday June 16, 2026 for Orland Park Mayor Jim Dodge and his board team. The event was held at Al Bahaar Restaurant, 39 Orland Square Drive in the Orland…

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American Arab Chamber of Commerce of Illinois host fundraiser for Orland Park Mayor Jim Dodge

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American Arab Chamber of Commerce of Illinois host fundraiser for Orland Park Mayor Jim Dodge

American Arab Chamber of Commerce of Illinois host fundraiser for Orland Park Mayor Jim Dodge The American Arab Chamber of Commerce will host a fundraiser on Tuesday June 16, 2026 to support Jim Dodge, who was elected the mayor of Orland Park in the election on April 1, 2025, expelling disgraced Mayor Keith Pekau who…

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The Board of Trustees Appoints HRH Dr. Maha bint Mishari bin Abdulaziz as the CEO of FII Institute

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The Board of Trustees Appoints HRH Dr. Maha bint Mishari bin Abdulaziz as the CEO of FII Institute

The Board of Trustees Appoints HRH Dr. Maha bint Mishari bin Abdulaziz as the CEO of FII Institute The Board of Trustees of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of Her Royal Highness Princess Dr. Maha bint Mishari bin Abdulaziz Al Saud as Chief Executive Officer of FII Institute. HRH Dr. Maha brings…

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Team Qatar Enjoy Successful Opening Day at the 24 Hours of Le Mans 

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Team Qatar Enjoy Successful Opening Day at the 24 Hours of Le Mans  Encouraging start as Team Qatar by Iron Lynx set the fourth quickest time in yesterday’s first free practice session and progress into Hyperpole LMGT3 qualifying later today Team Qatar’s debut entry in the 24 Hours of Le Mans began in earnest on…

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Arab Center analyzes prospects for an effective Arab Joint List in Israeli elections

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Arab Center analyzes prospects for an effective Arab Joint List in Israeli elections

Arab Center analyzes prospects for an effective Arab Joint List in Israeli elections Arab Center of Washington D.C. Executive Director Khalil Jahshan has authored an analysis of the prospects for an effective Arab Joint List in the upcoming Israeli elections. Jahshan writes that the three Palestinian Arab Parties in Israel announced that they would run…

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NO AZURE FOR APARTHEID: Workers Protest Microsoft’s Build Conference for Third Year in a Row

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NO AZURE FOR APARTHEID: Workers Protest Microsoft’s Build Conference for Third Year in a Row

NO AZURE FOR APARTHEID: Workers Protest Microsoft’s Build Conference for Third Year in a Row Over the past two days, June 2nd-3rd, Microsoft workers with No Azure for Apartheid have led protests and disruptions on land, sea, and air, of the flagship annual Build conference for the third year in a row, to protest Microsoft’s participation in the…

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