Category: Palestine & Jordan

ICYMI: Shaheen Secures Repeal of Caesar Act Sanctions on Syria in Annual Defense Bill

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on ICYMI: Shaheen Secures Repeal of Caesar Act Sanctions on Syria in Annual Defense Bill

ICYMI: Shaheen Secures Repeal of Caesar Act Sanctions on Syria in Annual Defense Bill U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, secured a provision to repeal Caesar sanctions on Syria in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which now heads to the President’s desk for…

Read More “ICYMI: Shaheen Secures Repeal of Caesar Act Sanctions on Syria in Annual Defense Bill” »

Arab World, Christian & Muslim, Human Rights, International news, Middle East, News, NewsWire, Palestine & Jordan, Syria

Secretary of State Rubio rebuffs Rule of Law and defends war crimes by Israel

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on Secretary of State Rubio rebuffs Rule of Law and defends war crimes by Israel
Secretary of State Rubio rebuffs Rule of Law and defends war crimes by Israel

Secretary of State Rubio rebuffs Rule of Law and defends war crimes by Israel Rubio sanctions ICC Judges for issuing war crimes indictments against Israeli government criminals. Twisted Rubio statement below. Rubio act violates US Laws and defends international war crimes, exposing American soldiers to prosecution and allowing war criminals to target Americans Today, I…

Read More “Secretary of State Rubio rebuffs Rule of Law and defends war crimes by Israel” »

Human Rights, International news, Israel, News, NewsWire, Palestine & Jordan, Politics, racism, war crimes

Akram Baker remembered, worked at Orient House in Jerusalem with the late Faisal Husseini

Posted on By News Editor News Editor No Comments on Akram Baker remembered, worked at Orient House in Jerusalem with the late Faisal Husseini
Akram Baker remembered, worked at Orient House in Jerusalem with the late Faisal Husseini

Akram Baker remembered, worked at Orient House in Jerusalem with the late Faisal Husseini Obituary, 1966 – 2025 By Hady Amr Akram Ahmad Baker, 58, my longtime friend and colleague, passed away on December 11, following a valiant battle with disease. Akram was born in Norfolk, Virginia in 1966 to Palestinian-American parents from Bir Nabalah,…

Read More “Akram Baker remembered, worked at Orient House in Jerusalem with the late Faisal Husseini” »

American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Middle East, Obits, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, US Arab Politics

Illinois Arab Chamber presents “Best of the Best” awards honoring community leaders and activists

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on Illinois Arab Chamber presents “Best of the Best” awards honoring community leaders and activists
Illinois Arab Chamber presents “Best of the Best” awards honoring community leaders and activists

Illinois Arab Chamber presents “Best of the Best” awards honoring community leaders and activists The American Arab Chamber of Commerce honored 80 individuals for their contributions to the community during its annual “Best of the Best” dinner at the Orland Civic Center Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. Orland Park Mayor Jim Dodge, the event keynote speaker,…

Read More “Illinois Arab Chamber presents “Best of the Best” awards honoring community leaders and activists” »

Activism, American Arabs, Business, Event, Events, Features, Journalism, News, NewsWire, Palestine & Jordan, Politics, Spotlight, US Arab Politics

CAIR Urges Congress to Demand Rep. Randy Fine’s Resignation After His Call for a Genocide of All ‘Mainstream Muslims’

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on CAIR Urges Congress to Demand Rep. Randy Fine’s Resignation After His Call for a Genocide of All ‘Mainstream Muslims’
CAIR Urges Congress to Demand Rep. Randy Fine’s Resignation After His Call for a Genocide of All ‘Mainstream Muslims’

CAIR Urges Congress to Demand Rep. Randy Fine’s Resignation After His Call for a Genocide of All ‘Mainstream Muslims’ The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on U.S. House leaders and members to demand the resignation of Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) after he posted a “deranged’…

Read More “CAIR Urges Congress to Demand Rep. Randy Fine’s Resignation After His Call for a Genocide of All ‘Mainstream Muslims’” »

Activism, Christian & Muslim, Civil Rights, Congress, Human Rights, Islamophobia, News, NewsWire, Palestine & Jordan, Politics, racism, Terrorism

CAIR denounces defamatory namecalling of racist Ron DeSantis

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on CAIR denounces defamatory namecalling of racist Ron DeSantis
CAIR denounces defamatory namecalling of racist Ron DeSantis

CAIR denounces defamatory namecalling of racist Ron DeSantis CAIR, CAIR-Florida Tell racist Ron DeSantis ‘See You in Court’ After Unconstitutional and Defamatory ‘Israel First Political Stunt’ The Florida chapter and national headquarters of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, announced Monday, Dec. 8, 2025 plans to…

Read More “CAIR denounces defamatory namecalling of racist Ron DeSantis” »

American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, Civil Rights, Human Rights, News, NewsWire, Palestine & Jordan, Politics, Press Releases, racism, Spotlight

The CMCC and the US-Israel Alliance: Collusion or Enforcement Mechanism?

Posted on By News Editor News Editor No Comments on The CMCC and the US-Israel Alliance: Collusion or Enforcement Mechanism?
The CMCC and the US-Israel Alliance: Collusion or Enforcement Mechanism?

The CMCC and the US-Israel Alliance: Collusion or Enforcement Mechanism? By Hanna Alshaikh The fastest route to Washington no longer runs through Tel Aviv, as the saying once went, but through Kiryat Gat, a small industrial city in southern Israel. On October 17, 2025, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) established the Civil-Military Coordination Center (CMCC) there…

Read More “The CMCC and the US-Israel Alliance: Collusion or Enforcement Mechanism?” »

Activism, American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Israel, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, US Arab Politics

New Ninth District Poll Shows Abughazaleh Tied for First Place

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on New Ninth District Poll Shows Abughazaleh Tied for First Place
New Ninth District Poll Shows Abughazaleh Tied for First Place

New Ninth District Poll Shows Abughazaleh Tied for First Place A recent independent poll shows Kat Abughazaleh tied for first place, with 18%. This independent poll was not sponsored by any candidate, making it the first of its kind to be released in this race. The survey of 568 likely IL-09 Democratic primary voters shows…

Read More “New Ninth District Poll Shows Abughazaleh Tied for First Place” »

Activism, American Arabs, Election, News, NewsWire, Palestine & Jordan, Politics, The Arab Street, US Arab Politics, Women's rights

Microsoft worker disrupts Ignite Conference keynote speech, protests target conference venue in San Francisco, Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, Microsoft European hub in Ireland

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on Microsoft worker disrupts Ignite Conference keynote speech, protests target conference venue in San Francisco, Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, Microsoft European hub in Ireland
Microsoft worker disrupts Ignite Conference keynote speech, protests target conference venue in San Francisco, Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, Microsoft European hub in Ireland

Microsoft worker disrupts Ignite Conference keynote speech, protests target conference venue in San Francisco, Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, Microsoft European hub in Ireland Earlier today, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, Microsoft worker Patrick Fort resigned in protest during his disruption of Judson Althoff, Microsoft CEO of Commercial Business, who was delivering the keynote speech at the Microsoft…

Read More “Microsoft worker disrupts Ignite Conference keynote speech, protests target conference venue in San Francisco, Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, Microsoft European hub in Ireland” »

Civil Rights, Israel, News, Palestine & Jordan, Press Releases

Arab Center Washington DC writer addresses UN Security Council vote on Gaza

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on Arab Center Washington DC writer addresses UN Security Council vote on Gaza
Arab Center Washington DC writer addresses UN Security Council vote on Gaza

Arab Center Washington DC writer addresses UN Security Council vote on Gaza The Arab Center Washington DC published an in-depth analysis of the impact and legal basis for the recent UN Security Council’s adoption of Resolution 2803, which defines how the Gaza Strip will be monitored moving forward. The Resolution was approved on Monday, Nov….

Read More “Arab Center Washington DC writer addresses UN Security Council vote on Gaza” »

Arab World, Israel, Middle East, News, NewsWire, Palestine & Jordan, Politics, United Nations

UN Security Council resolution a violation of Palestinian right of self-determination and UN Charter, UN expert warns

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on UN Security Council resolution a violation of Palestinian right of self-determination and UN Charter, UN expert warns
UN Security Council resolution a violation of Palestinian right of self-determination and UN Charter, UN expert warns

UN Security Council resolution a violation of Palestinian right of self-determination and UN Charter, UN expert warns A UN expert today Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, expressed serious concern with the Security Council’s adoption of Resolution 2803, warning that it runs counter to the Palestinian right to self-determination, consolidates Israel’s unlawful presence in the occupied Palestinian…

Read More “UN Security Council resolution a violation of Palestinian right of self-determination and UN Charter, UN expert warns” »

Arab World, Christian & Muslim, Human Rights, Israel, Middle East, News, NewsWire, Palestine & Jordan, United Nations

American Arab Chamber of Commerce Illinois to host 2025 “Best of the Best” Awards Dec. 9

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on American Arab Chamber of Commerce Illinois to host 2025 “Best of the Best” Awards Dec. 9
American Arab Chamber of Commerce Illinois to host 2025 “Best of the Best” Awards Dec. 9

American Arab Chamber of Commerce Illinois to host 2025 “Best of the Best” Awards Dec. 9 The American Arab Chamber of Commerce of Illinois will host its annual “Best of the Best” Awards night on Dec. 9, 2025, at the Orland Civic Center, 14750 S. Ravinia Avenue, in Orland Park. Orland Park Mayor Jim Dodge…

Read More “American Arab Chamber of Commerce Illinois to host 2025 “Best of the Best” Awards Dec. 9” »

Activism, American Arabs, Business, Christian & Muslim, Civil Rights, Culture, Election, Human Rights, News, NewsWire, Palestine & Jordan, Politics, Press Releases, racism, Spotlight

Standing Together brings Israelis, Palestinians, Iranians, Lebanese, Jews, Christians and Muslims together for peace

Posted on By News Editor News Editor No Comments on Standing Together brings Israelis, Palestinians, Iranians, Lebanese, Jews, Christians and Muslims together for peace
Standing Together brings Israelis, Palestinians, Iranians, Lebanese, Jews, Christians and Muslims together for peace

Standing Together brings Israelis, Palestinians, Iranians, Lebanese, Jews, Christians and Muslims together for peace By Ray Hanania The Illinois Chapter of the Israeli Arab-Jewish grassroots movement “Standing Together” hosted a gathering in Chicago on November 1 that brought Jews, Christians, and Muslims together for peace. The event, titled “Together in Sorrow, Together in Resolve, Holding…

Read More “Standing Together brings Israelis, Palestinians, Iranians, Lebanese, Jews, Christians and Muslims together for peace” »

Activism, American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, Event, Events, Features, Human Rights, Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Middle East, News, NewsWire, Palestine & Jordan, Spotlight

Construction in the E1 Area: Preventing Palestinian Geographical Contiguity

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on Construction in the E1 Area: Preventing Palestinian Geographical Contiguity
Construction in the E1 Area: Preventing Palestinian Geographical Contiguity

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,…

Read More “Construction in the E1 Area: Preventing Palestinian Geographical Contiguity” »

Arab World, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Human Rights, Israel, NewsWire, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, Politics, US Arab Politics

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

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on Ranking Member Shaheen Opening Remarks at Nominations Hearing for Key State Department Positions

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…

Read More “Ranking Member Shaheen Opening Remarks at Nominations Hearing for Key State Department Positions” »

American Arabs, Arab World, Chaldean, Christian & Muslim, Human Rights, Israel, Michigan, Middle East, News, NewsWire, Palestine & Jordan, racism, US Arab Politics, war, war crimes

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

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on New Poll shows Mamdani breaking 50 percent in New York Mayoral Race; aftermath of debate with Cuomo
New Poll shows Mamdani breaking 50 percent in New York Mayoral Race; aftermath of debate with Cuomo

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…

Read More “New Poll shows Mamdani breaking 50 percent in New York Mayoral Race; aftermath of debate with Cuomo” »

Christian & Muslim, Election, News, NewsWire, Palestine & Jordan, Politics

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

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on Microsoft worker of 9 years resigns in protest via mass video to tens of thousands of workers
Microsoft worker of 9 years resigns in protest via mass video to tens of thousands of workers

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…

Read More “Microsoft worker of 9 years resigns in protest via mass video to tens of thousands of workers” »

Activism, Christian & Muslim, Human Rights, Israel, Middle East, News, NewsWire, Palestine & Jordan, racism, Technology, war crimes

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

Posted on By Ray Hanania No Comments on Adalah Petitions Supreme Court Against Suspension of MK Ofer Cassif for Speaking Out Against Israeli War Crimes and Genocide
Adalah Petitions Supreme Court Against Suspension of MK Ofer Cassif for Speaking Out Against Israeli War Crimes and Genocide

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…

Read More “Adalah Petitions Supreme Court Against Suspension of MK Ofer Cassif for Speaking Out Against Israeli War Crimes and Genocide” »

Activism, Arab World, Christian & Muslim, Civil Rights, Culture, Israel, Middle East, News, NewsWire, Palestine & Jordan, Politics, racism