Category: Commentary

Amin al-Hajj, Lebanese who spied for Israel for decades speaks out, demands recognition

November 15, 2014November 16, 2014 Ali Younes 1 Comment

Lebanese spy Amin-al-Hajj spied for Israeli Mossad for decades,driven by his burning hatred of Palestinians became Israel’s top spy in the Middle East and established a network of spies all over the region. He provided valuable services to the state of Israel, and is responsible for the death of thousands of Arabs.Now living in Israel,dropped and feeling…

Ali Younes, Bloggers, Commentary, Features, News

Cement and supplies trickle in to rebuild Gaza

November 15, 2014August 20, 2019 Mohammed Asad No Comments

Badly needed supplies are being held and delayed by Israel at the borders of the Gaza Strip despite the pledges of international donor nations to help the besieged civilians brutalized by Israeli occupation By Mohammed Asad The distribution of the only cement to enter the Gaza Strip last month, estimated at 440 tons, has began for owners…

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ISIS and Al Qaida Alliance efforts in Syria Failed

November 14, 2014April 13, 2019 Ali Younes No Comments

Reported efforts to form an alliance and possible unity between ISIS and Al Qaida to end jihadist infighting in Syria have now officially been declared a failure, as declared by the Chechen Jihadist leader who mediated between the two groups.

Ali Younes, Bloggers, Commentary, Features, News

Obama Has Chance to Make Positive Change in Middle East

November 13, 2014November 13, 2014 rayhanania No Comments

Although Democrats have lost control of the Senate, it’s predictable and gives Barack Obama a free hand to impose his own policies to help push peace in the Middle East using his powers as President By Ray Hanania Although President Barack Obama has faced tough pushback on his efforts to achieve a Middle East peace…

Bloggers, Commentary, Israel, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania

Webb discusses candidacy for 10th Ward Chicago alderman

November 13, 2014October 9, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

American Arab Samantha Haddad Webb discusses her candidacy for alderman of Chicago’s 10th Ward in the February 24, 2015 election and the issues she hopes to address when she gets into the Chicago City Council Samantha Haddad Webb, candidate for alderman of the 10th Ward in Chicago, Illinois, talks about her candidacy and issues she believes…

American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Ray Hanania, US Arab Politics

In a new message: ISIS leader calls for the killing of Shia, Saudis, Westersn soldiers

November 13, 2014September 24, 2018 Ali Younes No Comments

By: Ali Younes In his first address in more than 5 months, the “Islamic State” leader Abu Bakr Al Baghdadi addressed his followers around the world urging them to fight and kill enemy soldiers especially of the Iraqi army also urged them to fight the United States and its Arab and Western allies. The audio…

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ISIS Will Make its Own Currency, in Gold

November 13, 2014September 24, 2018 Ali Younes 1 Comment

By: Ali Younes An official statement issued today by the purported “treasury department of Islamic State” announced its decision to struck “Islamic currency” made of Gold, Silver, and Copper. The statement said that “under the instructions of Caliph Ibrahim, the Treasury Department of the Islamic state will issue three types of Islamic coins of Gold,…

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Charlie Rose Censorship, Israel’s Nukes, Vanunu and Google+

November 13, 2014September 24, 2018 USS_Liberty Info 3 Comments

By Eileen Fleming Jon Stewart said, “Evil is relatively rare. Ignorance is epidemic and the cure for that is journalism and expression” on Wednesday’s Charlie Rose Show. On Thursday morning around 8:30 AM EST, this Arab Daily News correspondent posted the following comment at the YouTube Charlie Rose YouTube: Jon Stewart, Gael Garcia Bernal and…

Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Eileen Fleming, Video

American Arabs Celebrate Arab Heritage Month (November) in Orland Park

November 12, 2014November 12, 2014 rayhanania No Comments

Local officials and community leaders celebrated Arab Heritage Month in Orland Park Tuesday Nov. 11 recognizing contributions of American Arab veterans By Staff Reports Officials from local and regional government attended an Arab Heritage cultural event Tuesday night in Orland Park held to recognize the achievements and contributions American Arabs have made to America. The…

American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, News, Ray Hanania

Joseph Smith Founder of Mormon Church had 40 wives, Church admits

November 11, 2014September 24, 2018 Ali Younes 1 Comment

By Ali Younes The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, better known as the Mormon Church, has formally acknowledged in a series of essays that the founder of the Church, Joseph Smith, had as many as 40 wives during his life time, some of which were married to other men and one was as…

Ali Younes, Bloggers, Commentary, Features, News

Yellow Card! Sagnol’s polemical hit on African soccer players

November 10, 2014November 10, 2014 Abdennour Toumi No Comments

By Abdennour Toumi Paris, France — In soccer, when a player viciously prevents an opponent from playing out or finishing an action, it’s called an anti-game. This leads to a sanction by a yellow card or, as it is known in the soccer jargon, a biscotti. This week, former French international full-back, the coach of les…

Abdennour Toumi, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Sports

The Persian Project: A Sunni perspective on history and today’s reality

November 10, 2014September 25, 2018 Ali Younes 1 Comment

The Persian Project: A Sunni perspective on history and today’s reality By Dr. Baheddin Shabaneh It was in a sunny day in April 1986 when Iranian supreme spiritual leader Ayatollah Khomeini was talking to the families of the Iranians who were killed or injured during the bloody Iran-Iraqi war when he said ” Lastly but…

Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Features

Why Investigate Navy Seals but NOT USS Liberty Survivors?

November 9, 2014September 24, 2018 Joe Meadors 40 Comments

By Joe Meadors Navy Seals are coming out of the woodwork claiming to be the one who fired the shot that killed Osama bin Laden. Those who wrote books about the assault on bin Laden’s compound are being investigated by the US government for everything from revealing classified information all the way to treason. If…

American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Israel, Palestine & Jordan, Spotlight

Clarification: Abu Qatada’s interview

November 5, 2014September 24, 2018 Ali Younes 1 Comment

The Arab Daily News published an interview with Shaikh Abu Qatada on November 3, 2014 which was a collection of discussions that took place on several occasions at his house and elsewhere. The published material contained one crucial error regarding Shaikh Abu Qatada’s position on Osama Bin Laden. By Ali Younes The Arab Daily News…

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Yahala Voice wishes Etihad Airways Chicago a Happy 5th Anniversary

November 5, 2014January 9, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

By Nesreen Ballut & Reyad Ajour Etihad Airways Chicago celebrated their fifth anniversary at the Sofitel Chicago Water Tower on Thursday, October 30. This prestigious, private event marks a major milestone in the airway’s rapidly growing company which offers the complete package and experience for all clients traveling to Dubai or Abu Dhabi. Yahala Voice…

American Arabs, Bloggers, Business, Commentary

Exclusive interview with Turkish analyst Veysel Ayhan

November 5, 2014September 24, 2018 Abdennour Toumi No Comments

Q&A with Dr. Veysel Ayhan, President of International Middle East Peace Research (IMPR), a think-tank center based in Ankara, Turkey By Abdennour Toumi, Ankara-Turkey Profile: Dr. Veysel Ayhan is Associate Professor and President of International Middle East Peace Research Center. He is also Associate Professor at the Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu, Turkey. In May 2012,…

Abdennour Toumi, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Features, News, Syria

How anti-Arab haters undermined Chicago Arab Heritage

November 3, 2014September 24, 2018 rayhanania 1 Comment

Roxane Assaf of the former Chicago Arab Advisory Commission discusses campaign to undermine Arab heritage in Chicago and remembers how much culture the Arabesque Festival brought to Chicago’s ethnic diversity and cultural richness By Ray Hanania Roxane Assaf, the brilliant member of the now defunct Advisory Commission on Arab Affairs, discusses the campaign to undermine American…

American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Podcast, Ray Hanania

Abu Qatada: I am not a Salafist or a Jihadist

November 3, 2014September 24, 2018 Ali Younes 5 Comments

In exclusive interview, Abu Qatada decries “Jihad is not and should not be about murdering innocent civilians;” believes US-led coalition to fight ISIS unnecessary because “ISIS will destroy itself” By Ali Younes He was called Al Qaida’s ambassador in Europe, a radical preacher, a Salafist, a violent Jihadist, a terrorist mastermind and Europe’s Bin Laden. But…

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