Category: Arab News

Israel uses every trick to blame everyone else but themselves

January 30, 2018January 30, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Israel uses every trick to blame everyone else but themselves According to Israeli government propaganda, Israeli settlers and soldiers are not killing Palestinians. Palestinians are instead throwing themselves at Israeli settler and soldier bullets, causing their own death. And Israel has a right to demand redress for those actions By Ray Hanania On June 14,…

Arab News, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania, Terrorism

65 Israeli Laws that target and discriminate against non-Jews in Israel

January 27, 2018January 30, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

65 Israeli Laws that target and discriminate against non-Jews in Israel Israel has 65 laws that directly discriminate against Christians and Muslims or that are used to justify discrimination in every level of life against non-Jewish citizens of Israel. Some of the laws were founded during the British Mandate and were denounced by Jews in…

Arab News, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Editors Picks, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, racism, Ray Hanania, Terrorism

President Trump is the catalyst the Arabs need to force them to act

December 6, 2017December 6, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

President Trump is the catalyst the Arabs need to force them to act In recognizing the Occupied City of Jerusalem as the Capital of Israel, President Trump is tossing the Middle East Game Board in the air. Middle East peace has been in a coma for 22 years since Israeli extremists assassinated Yitzhak Rabin and…

Arab News, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania, Saudi Arabia, Terrorism

“Hurricane Israel” causes more damage than “Hurricane Harvey”

October 30, 2017October 30, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

“Hurricane Israel” causes more damage than “Hurricane Harvey” Growing extremism in the BDS movement is weakening the Palestinian fight for justice. BDS can be so much more effective and powerful if it focused less on hating Israel and boycotting reality and instead focusing more on its core strength, exposing Israel’s government civil rights violations and…

American Arabs, Arab News, Bloggers, Commentary, Editors Picks, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania

Remembering two iconic champions of Palestinian rights

October 23, 2017October 23, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Remembering two iconic champions of Palestinian rights M. Cherif Bassiouni recently passed away, ending a life of struggle against justice including for the rights of Palestinians. Bassiouni was one of two great icons who mentored me into activism for Palestinian rights when I was younger. What they once represented is often difficult to find in…

American Arabs, Arab American History, Arab News, Bloggers, Commentary, Israel, mainstream, Middle East, Obits, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania

Colin Kaepernick’s and the NFL’s selfish disrespect for America

October 7, 2017October 7, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Colin Kaepernick’s and the NFL’s selfish disrespect for America Colin Kaepernick and other mostly minority NFL and sports players have refused to stand in respect during the playing of the American National Anthem claiming they are protesting racism in America. But what they really are doing is nothing except promoting themselves in a selfish exploitation…

Arab News, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, mainstream, Opinion, racism, Ray Hanania, Sports

Trump distraction from anti-Muslim, anti-Palestinian hate

September 10, 2017September 11, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Trump distraction from anti-Muslim, anti-Palestinian hate President Donald Trump is just a decoy for Arabs and Muslims put there by the people who are hurting us the most, his enemies. You may not like everything that Trump does or says but the people who are attacking him have a history of abusing and discriminating against…

American Arabs, Arab News, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Israel, mainstream, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, Politics, Ray Hanania, US Arab Politics

Six years on from a revolution, the startup scene in Tunisia thrives

September 7, 2017January 9, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Six years on from their revolution, what is it like starting a business in the new Tunisia? Today, the startup scene in Tunisia. By: Kerning Cultures In 2011, against all odds, Tunisia’s revolution successfully overthrew the dictatorial regime of Zine El Abidine Ben Ali and sparked the beginning of the historic Arab Spring. Now, in 2017,…

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Reorganize and improve the Arab League

September 3, 2017September 4, 2017 rayhanania 4 Comments

Reorganize and improve the Arab League The Arab League needs to be reorganized putting an emphasis on moderation and public relations while targeting for expulsion the extremists in the Arab World. It’s the only way to counter Israel’s abusive political public relations campaigns to demonize the Palestinians, blame all Arabs for ISIS, and tighten the…

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Leading Saudi newspaper launches smartphone ‘Hajj Pilgrimage App’

August 24, 2017January 9, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Leading Saudi newspaper launches smartphone ‘Hajj Pilgrimage App’ Leading English Language Newspaper, Arab News creates app that provides real-time updates, connects pilgrims with emergency numbers and enables them to share journey with loved ones with the launch of a new Hajj app that can be used by pilgrims for the 2017 Hajj which begins in…

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US veterans snubbed by Florida city because they were killed by Israel

August 19, 2017August 19, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

US veterans snubbed by Florida city because they were killed by Israel An American city in Florida refuses to honor American soldiers who were killed in an attack at sea, because the attacking country was Israel. And the pro-Israel haters of Christians and Muslims don’t want Americans to know about it. They hope to see…

American Arabs, Arab News, Bloggers, Commentary, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Ray Hanania, Terrorism

Knights of Columbus save Christian town in Iraq

August 14, 2017August 14, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Knights of Columbus save Christian town in Iraq In a move that will give many Christians and other religious minorities in Iraq hope for the future, the Knights of Columbus will raise and donate $2 million to save Karamdes (Karemlash), a predominantly Christian town on the Nineveh Plain which was liberated from ISIS late last year. The Knights’ action…

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Even Israeli terrorism is not justification for Palestinian violence

August 10, 2017September 29, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Even Israeli terrorism is not justification for Palestinian violence A recent surge in violence by Palestinians against Israeli military, police and civilians is not justified even in the face of increasing terrorism and violence by Israelis against Palestinians. The knife attacks by Palestinians are only undermining the larger interests of Palestinians to achieve freedom from…

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Most Americans view Qatar negatively, poll cites

August 6, 2017August 6, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Most Americans view Qatar negatively, poll cites Only 27% of Americans see Qatar as ‘US friend or ally’ according to a new Arab News / YouGov poll Survey marking two months since crisis began finds that most Americans aware of it identify terror accusations against Doha as main reason for rift. 69% either unsure if US…

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Violence in Israel defined by hypocrisy and race

July 20, 2017July 20, 2017 rayhanania 2 Comments

Violence in Israel defined by hypocrisy and race Israel spotlights violence when it is committed by Palestinians and plays it down when it is committed by Israeli Jews or settler fanatics. Even the punishments are different, with Christians and Muslims being punished to the extreme while Israeli Jews and settlers are often given a pass….

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Essential for UNESCO to put Hebron on endangered heritage list

July 18, 2017July 18, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Essential for UNESCO to put Hebron on endangered heritage list Israel’s fanatic settler movement and its extremist government continue to push Holy Land heritage sites to the edge of destruction through their racist policies that discriminate against Christians and Muslims. It is important that UNESCO has placed Hebron on its endangered heritage list, regardless of…

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Gulf Nations right in demanding Al-Jazeera be closed

July 5, 2017September 25, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Gulf Nations right in demanding Al-Jazeera be closed In their confrontation with Qatar, the Gulf Cooperation Council has demanded that Al-Jazeera close its doors. That may sound tough and extreme to some given its many years of battling racism and discrimination in America. But in recent years, Al-Jazeera’s has made a steady downward slide away…

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Muslims for America Since July 4, 1776

June 29, 2017June 30, 2017 Mike Ghouse No Comments

Muslims for America Since July 4, 1776 Did you know that the Muslim contribution and participation to the United States of America began at the birth of our nation? By Dr. Mike Ghouse Washington, D.C., Jun 30, 2017 – The Center for Pluralism and its Board of Directors have every reason to be jubilant. Each successive…