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Palestine Rights Committee express concern on Israel’s human rights crackdown

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Palestine Rights Committee express concern on Israel’s human rights crackdown

Palestine Rights Committee express concern on Israel’s human rights crackdown Palestinian Rights Committee’s Bureau Expresses Deep Concern at Israel’s Designation of Civil Society Bodies as “Terrorist Organizations” ADC in Washington DC joins in protest Arabic: العربية Following is a statement by the Bureau of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the…

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Leaders of World Jewish Congress, Muslim World League convey concerns to UN

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Leaders of World Jewish Congress, Muslim World League convey concerns to UN

Leaders of World Jewish Congress, Muslim World League convey concerns to UN Ambassador Ronald Lauder, H.E. Dr. Mohammad Al-Issa: ‘Campaigns Against Racism More Effective if United.’ Lauder and Al-Issa convey Vision and Concerns to UN Secretary-General António Guterres World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder and Muslim World League Secretary-General Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa elevated their interfaith…

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New Book: Apartheid is a Crime, Palestinian life under occupation

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New Book: Apartheid is a Crime, Palestinian life under occupation

New Book: Apartheid is a Crime, Palestinian life under occupation Portraits of the Israeli Occupation of Palestine. Author Mats Svensson documents Palestinian street scenes, conveying the mannerisms and customs of daily life under military occupation in his new book “Apartheid is a Crime” released by Cune Press. Mats Svensson documents Palestinian street scenes, conveying the…

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Israeli military, settlers and media foment violence against Palestinians

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Israeli military, settlers and media foment violence against Palestinians

Israeli military, settlers and media foment violence against Palestinians B’Tselem: Apartheid’s Watchdogs in Israel Last week, on 28 September 2021, dozens of Israeli settlers, some of them armed, attacked the Palestinian community of Khirbet al-Mufaqarah, which lies in the Masafer Yatta area (South Hebron Hills) in the West Bank, in one of the most severe…

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Israeli Government’s decision to involve the Shin Bet and army to fight crime in Arab society is racist and illegal 

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Israeli Government’s decision to involve the Shin Bet and army to fight crime in Arab society is racist and illegal 

Israeli Government’s decision to involve the Shin Bet and army to fight crime in Arab society is racist and illegal  In a letter to the Prime Minister and top security officials, Adalah clarifies that the decision made by the special ministerial committee to combat crime and violence in Arab society drastically exceeds the authority of…

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ADC explores Media coverage of Arabs & Muslims after Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks

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ADC explores Media coverage of Arabs & Muslims after Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks

ADC explores Media coverage of Arabs & Muslims after Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks ADC Explores the impact Sept. 11 has on the Arab & Muslim American community and on mainstream media coverage of our community, live today with moderator and veteran journalist Ali Younes, who is joined by Program Director at Rethink Media Adrienne…

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Israel attorney Lea Tsemel’s work for justice showcased in documentary everyone must see

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Israel attorney Lea Tsemel’s work for justice showcased in documentary everyone must see

Israel attorney Lea Tsemel’s work for justice showcased in documentary everyone must see By Ray Hanania Israeli lawyer #LeaTsemel is my hero. Her lifelong fight for justice, for Israelis and especially for Palestinian has gained recognition in a documentary, “Advocate,” that showcases her struggle which has been recently nominated for two Emmy awards to be…

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Israel threatens to confiscate Palestinian land in Bethlehem

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Israel threatens to confiscate Palestinian land in Bethlehem

Israel threatens to confiscate Palestinian land in Bethlehem Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) has a long history with Tent of Nations, a family owned farm located in the southwest hills of Bethlehem. Owned and operated by the Nassar family, the land is not only an active farm but a dedicated space for peace and…

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Muslim Charity to Distribute 20,000 Pounds of Meat and 2,000 Backpacks & School Supplies 

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Muslim Charity to Distribute 20,000 Pounds of Meat and 2,000 Backpacks & School Supplies 

Muslim Charity to Distribute 20,000 Pounds of Meat and 2,000 Backpacks & School Supplies  ICNA Relief Chicago (icnarelief.org), the local chapter of the national nonprofit, has, so far, distributed over 200,000 pounds of food, serving over 25,000 individuals in need within the Chicagoland area in 2021. On July 31 and August 7, the organization will…

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The fate of Lifta portends the future of Ramallah and Bethlehem and more

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The fate of Lifta portends the future of Ramallah and Bethlehem and more

The fate of Lifta portends the future of Ramallah and Bethlehem and more The tragic fate of the village of #Lifta, #Palestine. @ArabNews Every Palestinian knows the story of Lifta, a small village on a hillside near the city of Jerusalem. During its war to conquer Palestinian-majority areas of Palestine in 1947 and 1948, Israel…

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Ammar Campa-Najjar Appointed to California Racial and Identity Profiling Advisory Board (RIPA)

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Ammar Campa-Najjar Appointed to California Racial and Identity Profiling Advisory Board (RIPA)

Ammar Campa-Najjar Appointed to California Racial and Identity Profiling Advisory Board (RIPA) On Monday May 24, 2021, California Speaker Rendon announced his appointment of former 50th Congressional candidate, Ammar Campa-Najjar, to the Racial and Identity Profiling Advisory (RIPA) Board — as part of Dr. Weber’s 2016 AB953. According to national political commentators, in 2018 Ammar…

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Pomegranate Explores Young Woman’s Mesmerizing Journey Toward Self-Empowerment

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Pomegranate Explores Young Woman’s Mesmerizing Journey Toward Self-Empowerment

Pomegranate Explores Young Woman’s Mesmerizing Journey Toward Self-Empowerment Ancestral norms clash with the freedoms of a new generation in the powerful new book Pomegranate, from award-winning author Weam Namou. Pomegranate shares the story of Niran, a Muslim woman coming of age in Detroit after emigrating from Iraq. Moving from war-torn Iraq to the U.S. was…

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CAIR wishes Ramadan Kareem to all Muslims

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CAIR wishes Ramadan Kareem to all Muslims

CAIR wishes Ramadan Kareem to all Muslims On behalf of the entire CAIR family, I pray that you and your loved ones are safe and healthy as we enter this blessed month of Ramadan. We thank God for blessing us with the ability to reach Ramadan. We also thank God for helping us to meet…

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Holy Week registration begins for Orthodox Christians

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Holy Week registration begins for Orthodox Christians

Holy Week registration begins for Orthodox Christians Holy Week Registration begins at 7:00 p.m Tuesday April 13, 2021. Blessed Holy Season of Great Lent! Orthodox Easter is May 2, 2021 In the spirit of humility, as St. George CHurch in Cicero, Illinois approaches Holy Week. As has been announced for the past few services, Holy Week is only…

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AHRC Wishes All Muslims a Blessed and Safe Ramadan:

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AHRC Wishes All Muslims a Blessed and Safe Ramadan:

AHRC Wishes All Muslims a Blessed and Safe Ramadan: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) extends its wishes for a blessed and safe Ramadan to all Muslims in the US and in the rest of the world. Ramadan is expected to begin today Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Ramadan is the holiest month for people of…

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American Muslims for Palestine organizes boycott of Israeli Dates

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American Muslims for Palestine organizes boycott of Israeli Dates

American Muslims for Palestine organizes boycott of Israeli Dates As the holy month of Ramadan nears, American Muslims for Palestine (AMP) relaunched a national boycott of Israeli dates sold in US markets. AMP calls on all Americans and American Muslims to boycott date brands known explicitly to operate in illegal Israeli settlements and to exploit…

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

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

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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Muslim Americans criticize Biden’s excuses on Chinese aggression against Uyghur women

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Muslim Americans criticize Biden’s excuses on Chinese aggression against Uyghur women

Muslim Americans criticize Biden’s excuses on Chinese aggression against Uyghur women We demand President Biden apologize to the victims of China’s aggression, the victims of genocide, the countless Uyghur and other Turkic women who are systematically raped and sterilized, and the countless Turkistanis who are killed for their organs. If President Biden has any moral decency and is faithful to his…

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