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Washington Report hosts major conference on Israeli lobby

July 12, 2015June 12, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

The Washington Report on Middle East Affairs parent organization, the American Educational Trust, and the Institute for Research: Middle East Policy organized a national conference last April in Washington D.C. The conference included several prominent speakers with vast firsthand insight on the power of the Israeli Lobby and AIPAC. It was so important that the Washington…

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ADC Michigan calls on removal of segregationist’s statue

July 5, 2015July 5, 2015 rayhanania No Comments

Dearborn’s former mayor Orville Hubbard was a segregationist who many believe symbolized the resistance of Whites to Blacks during the height of the racial conflicts of the 1960s, one of the few openly anti-Black mayors of a Northern city. Now, nearly 40 years after he left office, Fatina Abdrabboh is urging the city to remove…

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Holy Land Principles steps up pressure for Fall vote

June 30, 2015June 30, 2015 rayhanania No Comments

Having gained the magic 3% of the vote for its Resolution at GE and Intel, Holy Land Principles Inc. is giving concentrated attention to Cisco. The giant high tech company will have its annual meeting in the Fall, when Holy Land Principles, Inc. will present its Resolution, urging Cisco to sign the Holy Land Principles….

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Adnan breaks fast, Israel seizes Freedom Flotilla flagship

June 29, 2015June 30, 2015 rayhanania No Comments

Blinding Justice: Palestinian Political Prisoner Breaks 55 Day Hunger Strike as Freedom Flotilla Flagship is Raided and Seized. Khader Adnan conducted a hunger strike to protest Israeli oppression and the occupation of Palestine, breaking the fast on his 55th day just as the Israeli government seized, in violation of international law, the Freedom Flotilla flagship By…

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Photos: Palestinians show support for Freedom Flotilla

June 26, 2015June 26, 2015 Mohammed Asad No Comments

Photo Array of Palestinians showing support for Freedom Flotilla. Palestinian children, who were targeted by Israeli soldiers during the Gaza War in the summer of 2014, carry signs and show support for the newest Freedom Flotilla seeking to break the oppressive blockade of the Gaza Strip. The Israel blockade prevents basic food and other essentials from…

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Jordanian Supreme Court imprisons journalist for criticizing corruption

June 18, 2015May 20, 2017 Ali Younes No Comments

Jordanian Supreme Court imprisons journalist for criticizing corruption By Ali Younes The Jordanian Court of Cassation made legal history yesterday when it reversed itself and convicted Jordanian journalist Husam Abdallat of trying to “ undermine the Jordanian regime” for his criticism of powerful government officials and close friends of King Abdallah II. The court which…

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AHRC supports prisoners in commemoration of Ramadan

June 16, 2015June 16, 2015 rayhanania No Comments

American Human Rights Council launches annual program to support prisoners in commemoration of Ramadan. Donations will help prisoners and families of prisoners. The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) based in Greater Detroit will launch their “No Prisoners Left Behind” program which seeks to provide support to prisoners and their families during the month of Ramadan. Ramadan,…

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Israeli report on Children killed at Beach flawed

June 16, 2015June 16, 2015 rayhanania No Comments

Two leading Civil Rights organizations in Israel have challenged and condemned an internal investigation by the Israeli military that the killing of four children on a Gaza Beach on July 16, 2014 was not intentional but an “accident.” But eye witnesses say the Israeli soldiers intentionally targeted the four boys, aged 9 to 11 years…

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American Arab Saad helps Blackhawks win Stanley Cup

June 15, 2015June 15, 2015 rayhanania No Comments

American Arab player Brandon Saad made a critical goal for the Chicago Blackhawks in the 4th game of the Stanley Cup Play-offs against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The goal helped the Blackhawks gain momentum to tie up the series and then go on to win two more games taking the championship Monday night By Ray…

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Gulf States among worst places for workers rights

June 14, 2015June 14, 2015 rayhanania No Comments

Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates are among the world’s top 10 worst places when it comes to worker’s rights according to a new study released by the International Trade Union Confederation, but Egypt tops the MENA region as 3rd worst in the world. Study shows rights violations in Israel, and that workers…

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Dearborn schools fail to include Arab among superintendent finalists

June 12, 2015June 12, 2015 rayhanania No Comments

The Dearborn School District recently named four candidates to fill the position of Schools Superintendent. But in a school district where American Arabs are among the largest constituents, none of the four candidates are of Arab heritage. Michigan’s ADC Chapter protested to the district’s board president that the failure of including an Arab candidate could be…

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Desert Diplomat: Inside Saudi Arabia Following 9/11

June 11, 2015June 12, 2015 rayhanania No Comments

Book Release: Former Saudi Ambassador Robert W. Jordan published a new book Desert Diplomat on Saudi Arabia after 9/11. An inside look at US-Saudi diplomacy at a crucial time in American history In the spring of 2001 George W. Bush selected Dallas attorney Robert W. Jordan as the ambassador to Saudi Arabia. After the attacks…

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Jewish Arab American’s horse American Pharoah wins Triple Crown

June 7, 2015June 7, 2015 rayhanania No Comments

A Jewish American Arab’s horse, American Pharoah, won the Triple Crown on Saturday. Ahmed Zayat is a Jewish Egyptian immigrant to the United States and owner of Zayat Stables LLC. Zayat is the former owner of Al Ahram Beverages in Egypt which was purchased by Heineken in 2002. American Pharaoh is ranked by the Los Angeles…

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Syrian refugee invents system to irrigate drought

June 4, 2015April 13, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

A former Syrian journalist forced to flee in the face of oppression and increased violence is rebuilding his life and helping farmers in the Arab World to irrigate drought-ridden farmlands and crops. Ayman Abdel Nour has submitted a patent for his new invention a sub-surface irrigation system to counter the region’s growing shortage of water. By Ray…

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AHRC Welcomes the Release of Mohamed Soltan from detention in Egypt

June 1, 2015June 1, 2015 rayhanania No Comments

The American Human rights Council (AHRC) welcomes the release of Mr. Mohamed Soltan, a fellow US citizen from his Egyptian prison. Soltan was detained in Egypt from August of 2013 and endured a painful experience – he almost died in detention. Soltan was forced to renounce his Egyptian citizenship as part of the release arrangements…

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HDP Blooming New Turkey

June 1, 2015June 1, 2015 Abdennour Toumi No Comments

By Abdennour Toumi Ankara, Turkey — The countdown is underway as the Parliamentarian election campaign in Turkey heats up, and the question of a prospect for a presidential system has been foremost in every opposition leader’s rally speech. A constitutional amendment or a new constitution could be put in place for the presidential system dear to President Erdoğan….

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Delinda Hanley to receive “Rachel Corrie Award” from ADC

May 27, 2015June 12, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Delinda Hanley, the capable news editor of the must-read Washington Report on Middle East Affairs, will be recognized at ADC’s national convention next month in Washington DC for her tireless work to educate Americans and the public and the Middle East and issues such as the Israeli killing of Rachel Corrie. The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee…

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Amnesty International slams Hamas for violence, killings

May 27, 2015 rayhanania No Comments

Amnesty International, which has been blasted by Israel as “biased” “anti-Semitic” and “wrong,” released a report Israelis are now touting relentlessly which slams Hamas for a wave of Arab-on-Arab violence, targeting Palestinians who allegedly spied for Israel. The violence, however, is appalling. But while Palestinians acknowledge their vices, Israelis continue to close a blind eye to…

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