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Number of journalists imprisoned around the world sets new record

Posted on December 9, 2021December 9, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Number of journalists imprisoned around the world sets new record
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Number of journalists imprisoned around the world sets new record China remains the world’s worst jailer of journalists; India and Mexico rank among the deadliest The number of journalists behind bars reached a record high in 2021, with 293 behind bars as political upheaval and media crackdowns reflect increasing intolerance for independent reporting around the…

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Israel excludes Christians, Muslims in new Jewish-only neighborhood building

Posted on March 1, 2021March 1, 2021 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Israel excludes Christians, Muslims in new Jewish-only neighborhood building
Israel excludes Christians, Muslims in new Jewish-only neighborhood building

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Israel excludes Christians, Muslims in new Jewish-only neighborhood building Adalah: Construction of new neighborhoods exclusively for Israeli military personnel is illegal residential segregation. Israeli military’s ‘Housing Authority’ discriminates against Arab families, establishing dozens of housing developments nationwide at discount prices available only to selected career military personnel; Adalah: Project violates ban on housing and land allocation…

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Debate on Annexation doesn’t stop violence against Palestinians

Posted on August 21, 2020August 21, 2020 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Debate on Annexation doesn’t stop violence against Palestinians
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Debate on Annexation doesn’t stop violence against Palestinians The decision by the United Arab Emirates to “normalize” relations with Israel is a one-sided gesture that only pauses but does not stop the larger “annexation” moves by Israel. Worse is the UAE effort also doesn’t stop the violence and the daily forms of annexation that take…

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US Muslim Charity to Host One Nation, One Cause Back to School drive

Posted on July 14, 2019July 14, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on US Muslim Charity to Host One Nation, One Cause Back to School drive
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US Muslim Charity to Host One Nation, One Cause Back to School drive Back2School Drive in 35 states, 70 + cities, over 30 days; Community Donations Welcome The national non-profit, ICNA RELIEF (Islamic Circle of North America Relief; www.icnarelief.org), will distribute backpacks and supplies to children in need, as part of their #OneNationOneCause Back2School Drive…

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Syria Direct launches audio series highlighting Syrian women’s voices

Posted on June 11, 2019June 11, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Syria Direct launches audio series highlighting Syrian women’s voices
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Syria Direct launches audio series highlighting Syrian women’s voices Syria Direct, a non-profit journalism organization dedicated to telling the stories of the Syrian conflict, has launched its first-ever audio journalism reporting series, Souriyeh / سوريّة. The 10-part series, featuring both Arabic and English-language reporting, takes its title from the feminine adjective of “Syrian.” The goal: to…

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“Arabs and Muslims in the Media” New class at University of Michigan, Dearborn

Posted on December 3, 2018December 5, 2018 By Saba Ibraheem No Comments on “Arabs and Muslims in the Media” New class at University of Michigan, Dearborn
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“Arabs and Muslims in the Media” New class at University of Michigan, Dearborn Arab American professor Dr. Hani Bawadi blames the U.S. Media for the false images of Arabs and Muslims that are projected in Western countries like America. He’ll be teaching a new class at the University of Michigan on the media, Arabs and…

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The disturbing silence on Israel’s killings in Gaza

Posted on May 26, 2018September 25, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on The disturbing silence on Israel’s killings in Gaza
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The disturbing silence on Israel’s killings in Gaza Mainstream American and Israeli news media fuel the killings of Arab and Muslim journalists by their immoral silence, while only caring about journalists abused in countries where they have political comfort. Israel has killed or seriously wounded 22 journalists covering their sniper killings of civilians on the…

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Seven journalists injured by Israeli snipers in siege of Gaza

Posted on May 14, 2018September 25, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Seven journalists injured by Israeli snipers in siege of Gaza

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Seven Palestinian journalists injured by gunfire in Gaza protests Israeli military snipers appear to be intentionally targeting journalists who are covering their brutal assault of Palestinian civilians who are protesting in Gaza against Israeli policies. A total of 22 have been injured including two who died of their wounds since Palestinian protests began on March…

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Jewish Voice for Peace denounces Israeli killings in Gaza

Posted on May 14, 2018May 14, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Jewish Voice for Peace denounces Israeli killings in Gaza
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Jewish Voice for Peace denounces Israeli killings in Gaza The death toll in Gaza is rising literally as I write – 38 people have been killed already today. By the time you’re reading this, I don’t even want to guess. Meanwhile the US Embassy officially opened in Jerusalem: a cynical, dangerous celebration of annexation. This is the Nakba (“catastrophe”) happening…

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Israelis fire on Gaza civilians protesting U.S. Embassy move

Posted on May 14, 2018May 14, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Israelis fire on Gaza civilians protesting U.S. Embassy move
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Israelis fire on Gaza civilians protesting U.S. Embassy move Human Rights Defenders Stand in Solidarity with the Great March of Return and Oppose Today’s U.S. Embassy Move to Jerusalem. Leaders and groups around the world condemn Israel’s intentional killing of civilians in Gaza including statements from B’Tselem and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders A group of…

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Arab World, Israel, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan, Terrorism

How Israel helped midwife the birth of Hamas

Posted on May 10, 2018May 25, 2021 By rayhanania 1 Comment on How Israel helped midwife the birth of Hamas
How Israel helped midwife the birth of Hamas

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How Israel helped midwife the birth of Hamas Hamas is considered one of Israel’s greatest threats, but the Islamic terrorist organization found its beginnings in the misguided Israeli effort to encourage the rise of a religious alternative that would undermine the popularity of the Palestine Liberation Organization and Yasir Arafat. (reprinted from 2002) By Ray…

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100 Arab American women team up for fundraising event

Posted on April 26, 2018April 26, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on 100 Arab American women team up for fundraising event
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100 Arab American women team up for fundraising event Annual event to be held for the fifth year at salon and spa When people come together to give, it makes a stronger impact. Nothing demonstrates that more than 100 Arab American Women Who Care, a one-of-a-kind event centered on philanthropy and giving back to the…

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American Arabs, mainstream, News, Women's rights

Israeli “education minister” Bennett attacks Arab rights group

Posted on April 26, 2018April 26, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Israeli “education minister” Bennett attacks Arab rights group
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Israeli “education minister” Bennett attacks Arab rights group Israeli education minister attacks Adalah for Supreme Court petition against sniper killings of unarmed civilians in Gaza. Adalah: Naftali Bennett has nothing to say in response to our petition so he chooses to slander and incite against us. Video evidence & testimonies indicate live ammunition was fired at…

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Arab World, Israel, Middle East, Palestine & Jordan, Press Releases, racism

Israeli Human Rights group urges soldiers not to fire on civilians

Posted on April 4, 2018September 29, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Israeli Human Rights group urges soldiers not to fire on civilians
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Israeli Human Rights group urges soldiers not to fire on civilians B’Tselem urges soldiers to refuse to shoot protestors in Gaza: Shooting unarmed protestors is illegal, and a command to do so is a grossly illegal command Tomorrow (Thursday) B’Tselem will launch a campaign entitled “Sorry Commander, I cannot shoot”. The campaign will include newspaper advertisements…

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Human rights groups protest Israeli government killings

Posted on March 31, 2018March 31, 2018 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Human rights groups protest Israeli government killings
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Human rights groups protest Israeli government killings Adalah, Al Mezan demand immediate criminal investigation of Israeli killings in Gaza on Land Day. Israeli military officials publicly stated in advance of the protests that the army would employ weapons and tactics that violate international – and even Israeli – law. Al Mezan Center for Human Rights and…

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Time for Churches to join protests against Israeli oppression

Posted on March 31, 2018March 31, 2018 By Maria Khoury 13 Comments on Time for Churches to join protests against Israeli oppression
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Time for Churches to join protests against Israeli oppression The killing of 15 Palestinians who were among thousands of demonstrators protesting against Israel’s government atrocities and discrimination is a reminder that more needs to be done. The stories are not being reported fully in the mainstream news media as Israel continues to abuse Palestinian rights….

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Rally for Gutierrez for opposing Israeli detentions of children, Chicago, IL

Posted on March 7, 2018March 7, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Rally for Gutierrez for opposing Israeli detentions of children, Chicago, IL
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Rally for Gutierrez for opposing Israeli detentions of children, Chicago, IL Congressman Luis Gutierrez will be honored by leaders and activists on Monday March 12, 2018 for his leadership in calling on Israel to end its policies of imprisoning and detaining children. Gutierrez, who has represented the Illinois 4th Congressional District since January 1993, has…

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Arabs should suspend contacts with Israel until Israel recognizes Palestine

Posted on March 7, 2018March 7, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Arabs should suspend contacts with Israel until Israel recognizes Palestine
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Arabs should suspend contacts with Israel until Israel recognizes Palestine The primary stumbling block to the establishment of a Palestine State and achieving Middle East peace is the weak leadership of the Arab World and their fear of standing up to Israel’s government extremism. Despite the Arab World’s public rhetoric and criticism of Israel’s government…

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