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RAY HANANIA — Op-Ed writer, author, radio host, podcaster Ray Hanania is an award winning political and humor columnist who analyzes American and Middle East politics, and life in general. He is an author of several books. Hanania covered Chicago Politics and Chicago City Hall from 1976 through 1992 at the Daily Southtown and the Chicago Sun-Times. He began writing in 1975 publishing The Middle Eastern Voice newspaper in Chicago (1975-1977). He later published “The National Arab American Times” newspaper (2004-2007). Hanania writes weekly columns on Middle East and American Arab issues as Special US Correspondent for the Arab News ArabNews.com, at TheArabDailyNews.com, and at SuburbanChicagoland.com. Hanania is the recipient of four (4) Chicago Headline Club “Peter Lisagor Awards” for Column writing. In November 2006, he was named “Best Ethnic American Columnist” by the New American Media. In 2009, Hanania received the prestigious Sigma Delta Chi Award for Writing from the Society of Professional Journalists. Click here to send Ray Hanania email. Follow RayHanania on Gettr.com, the uncensored Twitter Ray Hanania on Gettr, the new Twitter

Israel continues violence and land theft at Bil’in

March 26, 2015March 26, 2015 rayhanania No Comments

The Government of Israel continues to destroy lands owned by Palestinian farmers and villagers along the green line, built a wall to separate the village of Bil’in from their rightful lands, and even arrested, imprisoned, shot and killed their residents to prevent Palestinians from protesting Israel’s actions. But justice trumps evil and Israel’s Jewish-only nature will lose By Ray…

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Cairo Institute for Human Rights denounces Egyptian torture

March 26, 2015June 12, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Cairo Institute for Human Rights denounces torture by Egypt’s new government and President al-Sisi. Egypt was also used as a torture location for the United States immediately after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Hundreds of prisoners were tortured and killed there A group of human rights organizations strongly condemned on Thursday (March 26, 2015) the…

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Saudis defend excursion against terrorists in Yemen

March 26, 2015June 12, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

The Saudi Ambassador to the United States Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir hosted a press conference at the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia and issued the following statement regarding the government’s assault against Houthis terrorists in Yemen: Saudi Arabia has launched military operations in Yemen, as part of a coalition of over ten countries in response…

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New Amnesty International report slams Hamas for War Crimes

March 26, 2015September 24, 2018 rayhanania 1 Comment

After an exhaustive investigation, the human rights group Amnesty International has concluded that Palestinian militants also committed war crimes against Israel including the accidental killing of some Palestinians. The human rights group has already issued an extensive report on the war crimes committed by Israel during the conflict and again urges the United Nations to investigate both sides…

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Muslim Americans focus of 5-part live performance

March 25, 2015September 24, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

The Greene Space at WNYC & WQXR presents MUSLIM/AMERICAN, a five-part event series kicks off with special advance screening of Aasif Mandvi’s “Halal in the Family” on Thursday, April 9th New York City is home to over 600,000 Muslims, many with strong family ties rooted in cultures from all over the world–Southeast Asia to North Africa, Europe to…

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In Israel’s elections, racism is the winning ballot

March 23, 2015 rayhanania No Comments

In Israel’s elections, racism is the winning ballot By ADALAH The Legal Center for Arab Minority Rights in Israel The 2015 Israeli elections saw an unprecedented level of racist incitement against Palestinian Arab citizens of Israel, which played a critical part in the election’s events and results. Regardless of the debates that will unfold in the follow-up…

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Racism plays hard in Israeli elections

March 19, 2015March 19, 2015 rayhanania No Comments

Netanyahu’s party took the most seats in the Israeli Knesset election by using a last minute racist push that is similar to the efforts to prevent Blacks from winning office in America. But the key is while Obama and Europe have stood up to Netanyahu’s racism and Apartheid-like policies, where is the Arab World to stand…

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Israel’s Arabs not used to Democracy

March 17, 2015March 17, 2015 rayhanania No Comments

The concept of Democracy and its power of voting is still a new concept for Arabs in Arab World and especially in Israel where they live as an oppressed, discriminated minority. But they still need to reconcile their actions with their admiration for the movement led by the late Civil Rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. By…

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New book details forced marriage of Arab woman

March 13, 2015 rayhanania No Comments

“A Pissed off Saint” finds strength; Middle Eastern woman offers hope through journey to freedom in her book “A Pissed off Saint.” According to the U.S. Department of State, approximately 800,000 people are trafficked across international borders every year. In order to break the silent struggle of these men, women and children, a survivor of this…

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Zoabi seeks to force Israel to be a real Democracy

March 13, 2015 rayhanania No Comments

Israeli Arab politician Haneen Zoabi is critical of Israel’s growing fanaticism, but she believes that Israel can be changed to become a true Democracy. Zoabi is one of five Israeli Arabs serving in the Knesset and leading the new Joint List which has brought together under one party list all of the major Israeli Arab political…

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Rasmea Odeh sentenced to 18 months prison

March 12, 2015September 24, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

A Detroit jury found Rasmea (Rasmieh) Odeh, 67, guilty of lying on her U.S. immigration forms after more than a year of harassment and persecution by the pro-Israel lobby. The judge in the case refused to allow Odeh to address issues of Israel’s abuse of Palestinian civilians and narrowed the trial to only the issue of…

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Chicago painter leaves mark in United Arab Emirates

March 10, 2015 rayhanania No Comments

Chicago painter leaves mark in United Arab Emirates American artist Anastasia Mak is known for her bright expressionist paintings of world destinations, including Rome, Istanbul, Paris, and her home Chicago. Thanks to collaboration between Al Qasimi Foundation and the U.S. Mission in the United Arab Emirates, she can now add UAE-inspired works to her portfolio,…

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Obama names Rob Malley as special adviser

March 10, 2015March 10, 2015 rayhanania No Comments

Obama names prominent Middle East diplomat Rob Malley as the Special Assistant to Middle East, North African and Gulf Region. The appointment was immediately attacked by pro-Israel extremist groups led by the Zionist Organization of America (ZOA), a group with a history of racist anti-Arab bashing that represents the interests of a foreign country, Israel. (Updated)…

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AHRC urges DHS to designate Yemen for Temporary Protected Status

March 4, 2015June 12, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

(Dearborn, MI) March 4, 2015 – The American Human Rights Council (AHRC) urges the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), namely DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson, to designate Yemen for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). In accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1254a, the Secretary of Homeland Security may designate a foreign country for TPS due to…

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Sarah Houssayni offers new book on Shiite life in Lebanon

March 3, 2015March 3, 2015 rayhanania No Comments

Lebanese author Sarah Houssayni provides insight into the life and challenges of Shiite residents in the suburbs of Beirut in her new book, “Fireworks.” Fireworks, the debut novel from Lebanese-born Sarah Houssayni, transports readers to the Shiite suburbs leveled and devastated during the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah War. Quite literally a tale of war and peace, the book…

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SHUT DOWN AIPAC: The Israeli Drain on US Tax Dollars

February 27, 2015June 12, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

“The explanation for America’s impotent and morally bankrupt policy is the political clout of the Israel lobby. Barack Obama knows that if he were to side with the Palestinians in Gaza or criticize Israel’s actions in any way, he would face a firestorm of criticism from the lobby and his chances of getting Congressional approval…

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Nadia Hilou: In praise of a brave Christian Palestinian woman

February 27, 2015March 2, 2015 rayhanania 1 Comment

Nadia Hilou, a lone Arab-Israeli Christian voice for families and children, was vilified and attacked by extremists in the Arab community in the Middle East and in the United States because she dared to work for peace from inside the system. Hilou was the first Arab Christian woman to serve in the Knesset and as…

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A Nonviolent Action to Stamp Out Extremism and Violence

February 26, 2015February 26, 2015 rayhanania No Comments

Using postage stamps, the Arab World can protest in a non-violent manner against the murder of civilians, including Americans by Israel’s settlers and military. They can Stamp Out Violence and Stamp Out Extremism. By Ray Hanania The failure of the Arab world to engage in strategic communications and effective public relations has made all Arabs an…

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