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Microsoft fires a Jewish worker for taking part in the “Liberated Zone”

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Microsoft fires a Jewish worker for taking part in the “Liberated Zone”

Microsoft fires a Jewish worker for taking part in the “Liberated Zone” On Friday, August 29th, Microsoft fired a Jewish worker for taking part in the Liberated Zone protests that took place on August 26th. During this protest, seven now-former Microsoft workers and community members staged a sit-in inside Microsoft executives’ Building 34, while others, including the…

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Mo Amer’s “Mo” on Netflix is more than just a great comedy series

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Mo Amer’s “Mo” on Netflix is more than just a great comedy series

Mo Amer’s “Mo” on Netflix is more than just a great comedy series By Ray Hanania The Netflix series “Mo,” starring Arab American comedian Mo Amer is not only one of the best comedy series streaming on cable, but it is a deep dive into the tragic reality of what Palestinians face not just in…

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Orland Park passes revised Gaza Ceasefire resolution

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Orland Park passes revised Gaza Ceasefire resolution

Orland Park passes revised Gaza Ceasefire resolution By Ray Hanania After 20 months since former Mayor Keith Pekau rejected a Gaza Ceasefire resolution and told the Arab American sponsors that if they didn’t like it, they could “Go to another country,” his successor, Mayor Jim Dodge, pushed through a resolution that was approved by the…

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O’Hare Airport inspector threatens to dismantle Muslim prayer tent authorized in 2022

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O’Hare Airport inspector threatens to dismantle Muslim prayer tent authorized in 2022

O’Hare Airport inspector threatens to dismantle Muslim prayer tent authorized in 2022 A Prayer tent authorized in 2022 to accommodate prayers for Muslim Uber/Lyft drivers at O’Hare Airport is being threatened with removal. The tent is located at 10400 W. Johnson Road in Des Plaines in a side area of the vehicle staging lot that…

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Israel kills Al Jazeera journalists in targeted Gaza City airstrike

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Israel kills Al Jazeera journalists in targeted Gaza City airstrike

Israel kills Al Jazeera journalists in targeted Gaza City airstrike New York, August 10, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists is appalled by Israel’s killing in Gaza on Sunday of four Al Jazeera staff — correspondents Anas al-Sharif and Mohammed Qreiqeh and camera operators Ibrahim Zaher and Mohammed Noufal —  and two freelancers, Moamen Aliwa and Mohammad al-Khaldi. The six journalists were killed and two others were injured by…

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UN experts appalled by relentless Israeli attacks on Gaza’s healthcare system

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UN experts appalled by relentless Israeli attacks on Gaza’s healthcare system

UN experts appalled by relentless Israeli attacks on Gaza’s healthcare system The targeted destruction of Gaza’s healthcare system by the Israel Defense Forces amounts to “medicide,” UN experts* said today, accusing Israel of deliberately attacking and starving healthcare workers, paramedics and hospitals to wipe out medical care in the besieged enclave. “As human beings and…

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CAIR-LA Raises Deep Concerns Regarding UC Settlement in Case Perpetuating False Narrative That UCLA Anti-Genocide Encampment Was Antisemitic 

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CAIR-LA Raises Deep Concerns Regarding UC Settlement in Case Perpetuating False Narrative That UCLA Anti-Genocide Encampment Was Antisemitic 

CAIR-LA Raises Deep Concerns Regarding UC Settlement in Case Perpetuating False Narrative That UCLA Anti-Genocide Encampment Was Antisemitic The Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today raised concerns regarding a recent announcement by the University of California that it will pay to settle a federal lawsuit that stemmed from the…

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War crimes probe urged against two Israeli snipers who intentionally killed civilian women, children

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War crimes probe urged against two Israeli snipers who intentionally killed civilian women, children

War crimes probe urged against two Israeli snipers who intentionally killed civilian women, children FIDH, along with its Palestinian and French member organisations Al-Haq, Al Mezan, PCHR and the LDH, as well as the AFPS, are calling for the opening of an investigation against two French-Israeli soldiers, Sasha A. and Gabriel B. These two soldiers,…

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CAIR Says Israel Turns Gaza into ‘Human Slaughterhouse’ as Killing of Civilians Continues

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CAIR Says Israel Turns Gaza into ‘Human Slaughterhouse’ as Killing of Civilians Continues

CAIR Says Israel Turns Gaza into ‘Human Slaughterhouse’ as Killing of Civilians Continues The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today Tuesday, July 1, 2025, said Israel has turned Gaza into a “human slaughterhouse” after Israeli forces murdered at least 69 people, including 19 children, seven women…

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CAIR Condemns MIT for banning Class President from Graduation Ceremony over Anti-Genocide speech

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CAIR Condemns MIT for banning Class President from Graduation Ceremony over Anti-Genocide speech

CAIR Condemns MIT for banning Class President from Graduation Ceremony over Anti-Genocide speech The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, and its Massachusetts chapter (CAIR-MA) today condemned the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for reportedly banning MIT class of 2025 president Megha Vemuri from attending her undergraduate graduation…

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ADC Condemns ADL, Rep. Torres’ Defamation of Dr. Lara Sheehi

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ADC Condemns ADL, Rep. Torres’ Defamation of Dr. Lara Sheehi

ADC Condemns ADL, Rep. Torres’ Defamation of Dr. Lara Sheehi Recent attacks on Dr. Lara Sheehi—including the Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL) pressure campaign targeting and trying to intimidate the American Psychological Association—are defamatory, an assault on her character, and a transparent attempt to silence voices critical of Israel. Multiple independent investigations have already cleared Dr. Sheehi…

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UN Special Committee on Israeli practices in occupied territories warns of a second Nakba 

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UN Special Committee on Israeli practices in occupied territories warns of a second Nakba  “Israel continues to inflict unimaginable suffering on the people living under its occupation, whilst rapidly expanding confiscation of land as part of its wider colonial aspirations. What we are witnessing could very well be another Nakba”, warned a UN Special Committee*…

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Pappas honors Arab American business and community leaders for Heritage Month

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Pappas honors Arab American business and community leaders for Heritage Month

Pappas honors Arab American business and community leaders for Heritage Month Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas hosted her annual celebration for Arab American Heritage Month, one of several dozen events her office sponsors to recognize the many contributions Cook County’s various ethnic and religious groups have made to society. By Ray Hanania Cook County Treasurer…

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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas recognizes Arab American Heritage Month by honoring business and community leaders

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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas recognizes Arab American Heritage Month by honoring business and community leaders

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas recognizes Arab American Heritage Month by honoring business and community leaders WHO:               Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer WHAT:            Treasurer Pappas will celebrate Arab American Heritage Month by recognizing more than 30 business, civic, political and religious leaders from the Chicagoland community with Certificates of Excellence.                 WHEN:             2…

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Illinois Muslim Action Day Policies at April 9 Statehouse News Conference

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Illinois Muslim Action Day Policies at April 9 Statehouse News Conference

Illinois Muslim Action Day Policies at April 9 Statehouse News Conference Muslim Leaders, Lawmakers to Discuss Illinois Muslim Action Day Policies at April 9 Statehouse News Conference Advocates representing the Muslim and immigrant communities across Chicagoland will travel to the Illinois State Capitol on Wednesday, April 9, to call for strengthening Illinois’ welcoming state policies…

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Investigation demanded into Israel slaughter of First Responder in Rafah on March 23, 2025

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Investigation demanded into Israel slaughter of First Responder in Rafah on March 23, 2025

Investigation demanded into Israel slaughter of First Responder in Rafah on March 23, 2025 Palestine Red Crescent Society Calls for Independent International Investigation to Hold Those Responsible Accountable for the Crime of Targeting Ambulance Teams in Rafah on March 23, 2025 The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) affirms that the targeting of its ambulance convoy…

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Arab Chamber and Palestine Club host Candidate Iftar March 13 in Bridgeview

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Arab Chamber and Palestine Club host Candidate Iftar March 13 in Bridgeview

Arab Chamber and Palestine Club host Candidate Iftar March 13 in Bridgeview The Arab American Chamber of Commerce of Chicagoland and the Palestine Club are hosting a “Candidate’s Iftar” on Thursday, March 13 beginning at 5:30 PM at Jerusalem Banquets, 8314 S. Harlem Avenue in Bridgeview. The event is open to all candidates and to…

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AADC to host annual candidates’ Forum & Brunch Sunday at Nikos in Bridgeview

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AADC to host annual candidates’ Forum & Brunch Sunday at Nikos in Bridgeview

AADC to host annual candidates’ Forum & Brunch Sunday at Nikos in Bridgeview Bridgeview, IL — The Arab American Democracy Coalition (AADC) (formerly the Arab American Democratic Club) will host its annual Candidates Forum & Brunch on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025 at Niko’s Restaurant. More than 500 people are expected to attend the event which…

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