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Activist Issa Amro dragged through Israeli Gulag

Posted on July 10, 2017September 25, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Activist Issa Amro dragged through Israeli Gulag
Activist Issa Amro dragged through Israeli Gulag

Activist Issa Amro dragged through Israeli Gulag Israel tries to silence the struggle for human rights by Christian and Muslim Palestinians in the militarily occupied West Bank. One target is civil rights activists Issa Amro who shines a light on the illegal activities and extremism of Jewish settlers in the besieged city of Hebron located…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania

Israel’s Nuclear Whistleblower Mordechai Vanunu Sentenced and Threatened

Posted on July 10, 2017August 20, 2019 By USS_Liberty Info No Comments on Israel’s Nuclear Whistleblower Mordechai Vanunu Sentenced and Threatened
Israel’s Nuclear Whistleblower Mordechai Vanunu Sentenced and Threatened

On Monday the Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court gave Israel’s nuclear whistleblower Mordechai Vanunu a two-month suspended jail sentence for violating the draconian restrictions placed upon him on 21 April 2004 when he emerged from 18 yrs. behind bars.   Mordechai Vanunu was also condemned to two more months in prison “if he commits another similar violation…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Eileen Fleming, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan

Algeria-France Relations: Love & Hate Mode

Posted on July 9, 2017July 9, 2017 By Abdennour Toumi 2 Comments on Algeria-France Relations: Love & Hate Mode
Algeria-France Relations: Love & Hate Mode

Algeria-France Relations: Love & Hate Mode Love-hate relationship between the two nations, story lines still make headlines. By Abdennour Toumi The Algerian-born French writer, Jules Roy, wrote once “… if the French Empire had applied the motto of the French Republic, it would not have lost Algeria.” This year July fifth marked the fifty-fifth Anniversary…

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Abdennour Toumi, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, North Africa, Opinion

Ehrenreich book exposes media lies about Israel’s occupation

Posted on July 6, 2017July 6, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on Ehrenreich book exposes media lies about Israel’s occupation
Ehrenreich book exposes media lies about Israel’s occupation

Ehrenreich book exposes media lies about Israel’s occupation Author and award winning journalist Ben Ehrenreich pens a new book that offers readers fair and balanced insight into the reality of the Israeli occupation of the Palestinians in a way that most mainstream American news media pretends does not exist. Ehrenreich has come under vicious attack…

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Gulf Nations right in demanding Al-Jazeera be closed

Posted on July 5, 2017September 25, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Gulf Nations right in demanding Al-Jazeera be closed

Gulf Nations right in demanding Al-Jazeera be closed In their confrontation with Qatar, the Gulf Cooperation Council has demanded that Al-Jazeera close its doors. That may sound tough and extreme to some given its many years of battling racism and discrimination in America. But in recent years, Al-Jazeera’s has made a steady downward slide away…

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Muslims for America Since July 4, 1776

Posted on June 29, 2017June 30, 2017 By Mike Ghouse No Comments on Muslims for America Since July 4, 1776
Muslims for America Since July 4, 1776

Muslims for America Since July 4, 1776 Did you know that the Muslim contribution and participation to the United States of America began at the birth of our nation? By Dr. Mike Ghouse Washington, D.C., Jun 30, 2017 – The Center for Pluralism and its Board of Directors have every reason to be jubilant.  Each successive…

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Responding to Catholic Sexual Misconduct with The Christian Manifesto as an Art Form

Posted on June 29, 2017June 29, 2017 By USS_Liberty Info No Comments on Responding to Catholic Sexual Misconduct with The Christian Manifesto as an Art Form
Responding to Catholic Sexual Misconduct with The Christian Manifesto as an Art Form

Responding to Catholic Sexual Misconduct with The Christian Manifesto as an Art Form Cardinal George Pell Australia’s senior Roman Catholic prelate and one of Pope Francis’ top advisers was charged with sexual assault, the Victoria police said on Thursday The Christian Manifesto is The Sermon on The Mount also called The Beatitudes. Art Forms include artistic compositions,…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Eileen Fleming, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, religion

Photos of life at Beit Lahia in Gaza

Posted on June 28, 2017 By Ahmad Hasaballah No Comments on Photos of life at Beit Lahia in Gaza
Photos of life at Beit Lahia in Gaza

Photos of life at Beit Lahia in Gaza By Ahmad Hasaballah Gaza Strip war photographer Ahmad Hasaballah captures some photographs of the Palestinians in everyday in the northern Gaza Strip town of Beit Lahia. Hasaballah’s award winning photography has documented the lives and struggles of Palestinians who live under Israeli oppression and the brutal Israeli…

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Ahmad Hasaballah, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Editors Picks, Features, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, Photographs

Entertaining American Audiences with the Palestinian EXODUS Story

Posted on June 23, 2017September 25, 2018 By USS_Liberty Info No Comments on Entertaining American Audiences with the Palestinian EXODUS Story
Entertaining American Audiences with the Palestinian EXODUS Story

The Palestinian EXODUS story told in Keep Hope Alive was inspired by a 1948 Palestinian Muslim refugee from the Galilee who made his way to the USA which led to a lucrative career with TOP Secret Clearance in the Defense Industry during the Cold War After THAT DAY we call 9/11, Khaled Diab united American Jews, Christians and…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Eileen Fleming, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan

Bringing American Palestinians & Israelis together is first step to peace

Posted on June 23, 2017September 29, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Bringing American Palestinians & Israelis together is first step to peace
Bringing American Palestinians & Israelis together is first step to peace

Bringing American Palestinians & Israelis together is first step to peace President Trump is serious about his commitment to help Israelis and Palestinians restart and complete peace negotiations. But there is an essential first step that must be taken to make it work. Trump can’t speak about Palestinian-Israeli peace to the dysfunctional Washington D.C. elite…

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American Arabs, Arab News, Bloggers, Commentary, Editors Picks, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, Politics, Ray Hanania, US Arab Politics, Writers Promote

Mordechai Vanunu: Ignored by The Intercept, Listed at Amazon FUN Forum as a Notable Traitor

Posted on June 21, 2017September 25, 2018 By USS_Liberty Info No Comments on Mordechai Vanunu: Ignored by The Intercept, Listed at Amazon FUN Forum as a Notable Traitor
Mordechai Vanunu: Ignored by The Intercept, Listed at Amazon FUN Forum as a Notable Traitor

The Intercept is a platform for documents released by Edward Snowden on a mission to “produce aggressive, adversarial journalism across a wide range of issues” The Intercept passed on an exclusive regarding Mordechai Vanunu but he was named a traitor at the Amazon Customer Discussion “FUN Forum” which triggered this article  By Eileen Fleming After NSA whistleblower…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Eileen Fleming, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan

Snowden Leaked NSA USS Liberty Documents and We Americans Remember Captain McGonagale

Posted on June 18, 2017September 25, 2018 By USS_Liberty Info No Comments on Snowden Leaked NSA USS Liberty Documents and We Americans Remember Captain McGonagale
Snowden Leaked NSA USS Liberty Documents and We Americans Remember Captain McGonagale

In a classified document from the NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY CENTRAL SECURITY SERVICE, leaked by NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden regarding the USS LIBERTY   We learn a few new FACTS regarding the USS Liberty’s activities “during the mission” immediately preceding The Six Day War through Israel’s attack upon America’s then premier surveillance ship on 8 June…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Eileen Fleming, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan

President Macron’s Pragmatic Maghreb Foreign Policy

Posted on June 17, 2017June 17, 2017 By Abdennour Toumi No Comments on President Macron’s Pragmatic Maghreb Foreign Policy
President Macron’s Pragmatic Maghreb Foreign Policy

President Macron’s Pragmatic Maghreb Foreign Policy France’s foreign policy has been known for its pragmatism and steadfastness under all the Presidents of the Fifth Republic. By Abennour Toumi President Emmanuel Macron has many challenges ahead in his five-year term in office. One of them is foreign policy, a domain that is directly related to his…

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Abdennour Toumi, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Europe, Opinion

Palestinians failing in telling their story

Posted on June 15, 2017June 15, 2017 By rayhanania 10 Comments on Palestinians failing in telling their story
Palestinians failing in telling their story

Palestinians failing in telling their story Where is the Palestinian “Exodus”? Palestinians have failed to tell their story to counter the lies propagated by lies spread by Israel. The Israelis have built up myths catered to appeal Audiences in America, where the power rests to determine who will dominate the Middle East. Arabs have underestimated…

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Arab News, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Editors Picks, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania

Taybeh announces OctoberFest details, Sept. 16 – 17

Posted on June 15, 2017September 24, 2018 By Maria Khoury No Comments on Taybeh announces OctoberFest details, Sept. 16 – 17
Taybeh announces OctoberFest details, Sept. 16 – 17

Taybeh announces OctoberFest details, Sept. 16 – 17 Stop by for a free Taybeh Beer Tour and Free Taybeh Winery Tour whenever visiting Taybeh, West Bank, Palestine. It’s a unique location and features the amazing Palestinian art exhibit at the Taybeh Golden Hotel By Maria C. Khoury, Ed. D. Returning one more time to Taybeh,…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Events, Features, Maria Khoury, Middle East, News, Opinion

Muslims Respond to Perfect Man (Muhammad pbuh) – Bill Boards

Posted on June 13, 2017October 4, 2018 By Mike Ghouse No Comments on Muslims Respond to Perfect Man (Muhammad pbuh) – Bill Boards
Muslims Respond to Perfect Man (Muhammad pbuh) – Bill Boards

American Muslims Respond to Perfect Man (Muhammad-pbuh) – Bill Boards By Mike Ghouse BILL BOARDS POPPING UP EVERY WHERE The despicable “Perfect Man” bill boards are appearing everywhere now, and like all humans, Muslims will respond differently to it. They are not a monolithic group and are as diverse as God’s creation. However, they have a…

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Arab News, Bloggers, Commentary, Mike Ghouse, Opinion

USS Liberty Veterans Association to End 50 year Cover-up and Obstruction of Justice case against USS Liberty Crew

Posted on June 12, 2017June 12, 2019 By USS_Liberty Info No Comments on USS Liberty Veterans Association to End 50 year Cover-up and Obstruction of Justice case against USS Liberty Crew
USS Liberty Veterans Association to End 50 year Cover-up and Obstruction of Justice case against USS Liberty Crew

The USS Liberty Veterans Association/LVA was established in 1982 to end President Lyndon Baines Johnson’s treasonous Cover-up and Obstruction of Justice case that began on June 8 1967, when Israel attacked the USS LIBERTY as she navigated in international waters during The Six Day War By Eileen Fleming This American knew NOTHING about the USS…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Eileen Fleming, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan

All Arabs Must Feel Like Qataris

Posted on June 8, 2017June 8, 2017 By Abdennour Toumi No Comments on All Arabs Must Feel Like Qataris
All Arabs Must Feel Like Qataris

All Arabs Must Feel Like Qataris Qatar’s foreign policy objectives are clear that political realism does not require indifference to political ideals and moral principles. By Abdennour Toumi Everybody talks about Qatar and when they do, their conversation centers on the international break-up of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Yemen, Egypt, Libya,…

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Abdennour Toumi, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Gulf States, Middle East, Opinion

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