Category: Christian & Muslim

Joey Ruzevich launches campaign to challenge Sean Casten

November 3, 2025November 3, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Joey Ruzevich launches campaign to challenge Sean Casten Joseph “Joey” Ruzevich filed nominating petitions on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 to run for Congress in Illinois’ 6th District, entering the Democratic primary challenging Rep. Sean Casten. Ruzevich said the district needs “bold, new leadership that delivers for people when the Democrats are in power.” Ruzevich was…

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Construction in the E1 Area: Preventing Palestinian Geographical Contiguity

October 27, 2025October 27, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Construction in the E1 Area: Preventing Palestinian Geographical Contiguity By Mtanes Shihadeh and Ikram Mohammed The Israeli government continues to exploit the post-October 7, 2023, situation to impose a new geopolitical and demographic reality in the occupied West Bank, alongside the genocidal war in the Gaza Strip. Since the beginning of the war on Gaza,…

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Ranking Member Shaheen Opening Remarks at Nominations Hearing for Key State Department Positions

October 23, 2025October 23, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Ranking member Shaheen opening remarks at Nominations Hearing for key State Department positions Shaheen slams nomination of Amer Ghalib as Ambassador to Kuwait over his remarks regarding pro-Israeli exaggerations and propaganda regarding the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack. WASHINGTON – Today, Thursday Oct. 23, 2025, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate…

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New Poll shows Mamdani breaking 50 percent in New York Mayoral Race; aftermath of debate with Cuomo

October 18, 2025October 18, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

New Poll shows Mamdani breaking 50 percent in New York Mayoral Race; aftermath of debate with Cuomo New poll shows Zohran Mamdani crushing mayoral field earning support of 52% of likely voters. Mamdani dominates New York City Mayoral debate Following a commanding performance in the first debate in the general election for New York City…

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UN experts warn against continued violations of ceasefire in Lebanon and urge protection of civilians

October 17, 2025October 17, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

UN experts warn against continued violations of ceasefire in Lebanon and urge protection of civilians Expressing dismay at the devastating impact on civilians of continuing Israeli air and drone strikes in Lebanon despite an agreed ceasefire on 27 November 2024, UN experts* today urged all parties to fully adhere to the cessation of hostilities agreement…

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Microsoft worker of 9 years resigns in protest via mass video to tens of thousands of workers

October 15, 2025October 15, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Microsoft worker of 9 years resigns in protest via mass video to tens of thousands of workers Supports Palestine Solidarity event at Microsoft Dublin Campus, “No Azure for Apartheid,” in support of Palestinian rights Dublin, Ireland – Earlier today, (Wednesday, October 15, 2025) Zille Eizad, a Principle Software Engineer who has been with Microsoft for…

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Adalah Petitions Supreme Court Against Suspension of MK Ofer Cassif for Speaking Out Against Israeli War Crimes and Genocide

October 15, 2025October 15, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Adalah Petitions Supreme Court Against Suspension of MK Ofer Cassif for Speaking Out Against Israeli War Crimes and Genocide The Knesset’s Ethics Committee has suspended MK Cassif five times since December 2022, for a total of ten months; Adalah argued that these illegal suspections strip him of his ability to perform his parliamentary duties. On…

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Gaza: Peace demands justice, accountability and dignity says UN expert

October 15, 2025October 15, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Gaza: Peace demands justice, accountability and dignity says UN expert The halt of the military assault against Palestinians in Gaza and the release of all living Israeli hostages and several detained Palestinians offer a glimmer of hope amid devastation and suffering, but the imperative is to anchor the peace process in principles of justice, inclusivity…

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Mamdani campaign criticizes Trump billionaire Bill Ackman $1 million donation to Andrew Cuomo

October 15, 2025October 15, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Mamdani campaign criticizes Trump billionaire Bill Ackman $1 million donation to Andrew Cuomo Billionaire hedge fund manager and prominent supporter of Donald Trump Bill Ackman has given yet another $1 million to a Super PAC opposing Mamdani and boosting Cuomo. The Super PAC Defend NYC, is run by a former Donald Trump campaign adviser, Jason…

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CAIR Debunks Tom Cotton and Elise Stefanik’s Latest Demands for Federal Witch Hunt into Americans Opposed to Gaza Genocide

October 15, 2025October 15, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

CAIR Debunks Tom Cotton and Elise Stefanik’s Latest Demands for Federal Witch Hunt into Americans Opposed to Gaza Genocide Muslim civil rights and advocacy group calls for probe of whether Cotton and Stefanik are in concert with Israeli government. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today…

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CAIR Calls Van Jones Apology for Joking About Slaughtered Palestinian Children a ‘Positive But Insufficient’ Step

October 5, 2025October 5, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

CAIR Calls Van Jones Apology for Joking About Slaughtered Palestinian Children a ‘Positive But Insufficient’ Step The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today said an apology issued by CNN commentator Van Jones after he mockingly and falsely dismissed images of slaughtered Palestinian children on social media as…

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CPJ calls on Israel to release journalists detained on the Global Sumud Flotilla

October 2, 2025October 2, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

CPJ calls on Israel to release journalists detained on the Global Sumud Flotilla New York, October 2, 2025 – The Committee to Protect Journalists demands Israeli authorities immediately and unconditionally release the humanitarian crew of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, which includes at least 32 journalists, after the vessels were seized on October 1 and 2. “Detaining members of the…

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Video Interview Delinda Hanley of the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs

September 27, 2025September 27, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Video Interview Delinda Hanley of the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs Arab Americans are demonized by the biases in the mainstream American news media and complain often about it., But they fail to take the first, most important step to end that bias by fully supporting the existing Arab American news media, which is…

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ADC to issue awards for community leadsership at Convention

September 19, 2025September 20, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

ADC to issue awards for community leadership at Convention The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is proud to announce the distinguished recipients of the ArabCon 2025 Awards. ArabCon—ADC’s annual national convention—runs September 25–28, 2025 in Dearborn, MI, under the theme “We’ve Been Here Before.” The four-day program convenes advocates, scholars, elected officials, artists, business leaders, students,…

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CAIR Wins Injunction Ordering U. of Missouri to Permit Mizzou Students for Justice in Palestine into Homecoming Parade

September 19, 2025September 19, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

CAIR Wins Injunction Ordering U. of Missouri to Permit Mizzou Students for Justice in Palestine into Homecoming Parade The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today said it won an injunction requiring the University of Missouri to allow Mizzou Students for Justice in Palestine (MSJP) into the…

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CAIR‑Chicago Urges DOJ to File War Crime Charges Against Naperville Man Who Joined IDF, Admitted Sniping Children

September 11, 2025September 11, 2025 News Editor News Editor No Comments

CAIR‑Chicago Urges DOJ to File War Crime Charges Against Naperville Man Who Joined IDF, Admitted Sniping Children The Chicago chapter of the Council on American‑Islamic Relations (CAIR‑Chicago) Thursday, Seppt. 11, 2025, demanded that the U.S. Department of Justice immediately open a criminal investigation under the War Crimes Act and other applicable laws into the actions of…

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

September 8, 2025September 8, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

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

September 6, 2025September 15, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

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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