Category: Arab World

Israel wipes out non-Jewish village, replaces with Jewish only plans

August 8, 2017September 25, 2018 rayhanania 1 Comment

Israel wipes out non-Jewish village, replaces with Jewish only plans No non-Jews allowed: New Israeli town of Hiran, to be built upon ruins of Bedouin village, is open to Jewish residents only contrary to state’s representations before Supreme Court Hiran planned for construction in place of Bedouin town of Umm al-Hiran; state had earlier committed:…

Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Editors Picks, Israel, Middle East, News, Opinion, Press Releases, racism, Terrorism

Steve Bannon’s Legal Battle and The Vatican #CitizenSleuth

August 7, 2017September 25, 2018 USS_Liberty Info No Comments

On Friday the Center for Public Integrity requested the White House, Department of Justice and Office of Government Ethics investigate presidential strategist Stephen K. Bannon for using a private public relations executive to conduct official White House business. In July the Center for Public Integrity and Reveal from the Center for Investigative Reporting launched #CitizenSleuth — a crowd-sourced investigation that…

Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Eileen Fleming, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan

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…

Arab News, Arab World, Gulf States, Middle East, News, Press Releases, Saudi Arabia

Israel strips Palestinian of “Israeli citizenship”

August 6, 2017August 6, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Israel strips Palestinian of “Israeli citizenship” In another example of Apartheid racism, Israel has stripped a non-Jewish citizen of his citizenship. Citizenship is ONLY taken away from Christians and Muslims, but not from Jews in Israel, defining a new more pernicious form of religious and racial apartheid by the government of the State of Israel….

Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Israel, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, Television

General H.R. McMaster’s West Wing War and 50 yrs. of Dereliction of Duty to the USS LIBERTY

August 5, 2017September 25, 2018 USS_Liberty Info No Comments

Dereliction of duty is defined as an intentional abandonment, the state of being abandoned; or intentional or conscious neglect McMaster’s book, “Dereliction of Duty” neglects to note essential history such as LBJ’s intentional abandonment and conscious neglect of the USS LIBERTY crew By Eileen Fleming Far-right affiliates of Steve Bannon, such as Brietbart are accusing national…

Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Eileen Fleming, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan

British court ruling: only justice for Arabs is through violence

August 1, 2017August 3, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

British court ruling: only justice for Arabs is through violence A British Court has blocked a lawsuit that has accused former British Prime Minister Tony Blair of War Crimes in the the illegal war launched on March 19, 2003 against the people of Iraq. Although Iraq was not involved in the terrorism of Sept. 11,…

Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Iraq, Middle East, Opinion, Politics, Ray Hanania, Terrorism

Will Marine General Chief of Staff John F. Kelly reply to Marine Sgt. Bryce Lockwood and all USS Liberty Survivors?

July 31, 2017September 25, 2018 USS_Liberty Info No Comments

Marine Corps Four-star General John F. Kelly became POTUS Trump’s second Chief of Staff amidst historically low approval ratings, a stalled legislative agenda and an escalating Russia investigation “They love us everywhere we go, so when in doubt, send the Marines” –Tom Lehrer By Eileen Fleming Marine Corps Four-star General John F. Kelly’s first challenge…

Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Eileen Fleming, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan

Algiers’ African Migrants “Partially Open Door” Policy

July 30, 2017July 30, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Algiers’ African Migrants “Partially Open Door” Policy Negative discrimination against migrant black Africans might cause political and ethnic complexities for Algiers in the long run By Abdennour Toumi Algeria has been an attractive destination for many African migrants since 2008 because of its stability as a government and a country. With in that time, however,…

Abdennour Toumi, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, North Africa

Israel Denies Interfaith BDS Activists Entry and Resurrects Memories of Rick Ufford Chase

July 25, 2017September 24, 2018 USS_Liberty Info No Comments

Israel prevented five members of an interfaith delegation from boarding their flight in Washington, D.C., because of their support of BDS/Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions on Israel UNTIL Israel ends the military occupation of Palestine and honors equal human rights for all. Our gratitude to Rick Ufford Chase for being one of the five and to…

Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Eileen Fleming, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan

US – Morocco celebrate 230 years of friendship

July 24, 2017October 13, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

US – Morocco celebrate 230 years of friendship Celebrating 230 Years of US-Morocco Friendship – A Lasting Partnership This week officially marked 230 years of friendship between the United States and Morocco, with the anniversary of the Treaty of Peace and Friendship, the longest-lasting treaty in US history. Morocco played a critical role in the…

American Arabs, Arab World, Middle East, News

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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Peace activists urge Trump to prevent Jerusalem escalation

July 19, 2017July 19, 2017 rayhanania No Comments

Peace activists urge Trump to prevent Jerusalem escalation Americans for Peace Now (APN) to Trump Administration: Help Prevent Further Escalation in Jerusalem Washington, DC – Alarmed at the flare-up of violence on and around Jerusalem’s Temple Mount / Haram al-Sharif, and extremely concerned about a further deterioration, Americans for Peace Now (APN) is calling on…

Arab World, Editors Picks, Israel, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan

Mansaf, one of the most important Arab recipes

July 19, 2017July 19, 2017 rayhanania 2 Comments

Mansaf, one of the most important Arab recipes When you think of the romantic lifestyle of the Arab in the desert, you think of camels, black and white stallions, heavy black tents, flowing robes, and a silver platter of one of the Arab World’s favorite recipes, Mansaf (Mensif, Mensiff). This lamb and rice dish heaped…

Arab World, Features, Food, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania, recipe

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…

Arab News, Arab World, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Israel, Middle East, Palestine & Jordan

Dear French President Macron: Anti-Zionism Is NOT a Form Of Anti-Semitism

July 16, 2017September 24, 2018 USS_Liberty Info No Comments

French President Emmanuel Macron marked the 75th anniversary of the deportation of Jews from Paris during WWII, claiming Anti-Zionism “Is a new type of anti-Semitism” By Eileen Fleming On Sunday in Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron admitted that denying or hiding France’s role in WWII is an ongoing disgrace stating: There are those who say…

Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Eileen Fleming, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan

Fadi Thabit photo exhibit documents Gaza Life

July 14, 2017July 14, 2017 Mohammed Asad No Comments

Fadi Thabit photo exhibit documents Gaza Life A photo exhibit by art teacher and Gaza photographer Fadi Thabit offers insight into the daily lives of Palestinians living under the brutal occupation of Israel’s punishing military embargo By Mohammed Asad The art teacher and photographer Fadi Thabit recently organized a photo gallery of photographic portraits of…

Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Editors Picks, Features, Israel, Middle East, Mohammed Asad, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, Photographs

Haaretz publishes Israeli Lie Regarding Commander of USS Liberty

July 14, 2017September 25, 2018 USS_Liberty Info No Comments

The headline at Haaretz announced: “‘But Sir, It’s an American Ship.’ ‘Never Mind, Hit Her!’ When Israel Attacked USS Liberty” We thank them for that and for reminding me of this reporter’s 2007 interview with the Commander of the USS Liberty which proves the Israeli State document cited is egregiously false By Eileen Fleming The Haaretz article…

Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Eileen Fleming, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan

Le Rapprochement: An American in Paris

July 13, 2017July 13, 2017 Abdennour Toumi No Comments

Le Rapprochement: An American in Paris The rapprochement between the two capitals exists despite, both countries’ Presidents viewed as an odd couple. By Abddennour Toumi Latent differences between two great nations often emerge and become problematic for the relationship. Did there really exist an anti-French sentiment as expressed by the American media, certain politicians, the…