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Phantom Pain: An Allies Tale

Posted on September 1, 2015September 1, 2015 By rayhanania No Comments on Phantom Pain: An Allies Tale

“All of the halls were lined with beds preparing for incoming war casualties. Long, long halls lined with little tables and beds, little tables and beds. The sheets were white and pressed. They wouldn’t be for long.”

Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Israel, Palestine & Jordan

Americans are not traveling to the Middle East

Posted on August 29, 2015October 2, 2018 By rayhanania 2 Comments on Americans are not traveling to the Middle East

While Americans are among the most traveled people on the planet, one place they are avoiding is the Middle East and Arab countries. At one time, the Middle East was a favored destination to Americans but these days with the rising Islamic extremism, the violence and continued conflicts, tourism to the Arab World from the…

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American Arabs, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Features, Gulf States, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania, Travel

American veteran supports Iran deal on nuclear arms

Posted on August 27, 2015 By rayhanania No Comments on American veteran supports Iran deal on nuclear arms
American veteran supports Iran deal on nuclear arms

Congressman Seth Moulton, a combat veteran, shares why he supports the Iran deal and why he’s urging others to do the same. By Congressman Seth Moulton I was in the first company of Marines to enter Baghdad in 2003   As a combat veteran, I know the cost of war. It is something I still carry…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Gulf States, Iran, Israel, News, Palestine & Jordan

Child medical services expand in Ramallah

Posted on August 27, 2015August 27, 2015 By rayhanania No Comments on Child medical services expand in Ramallah
Child medical services expand in Ramallah

For these Arabs and Israelis, the Only Common Enemy is Heart Disease. Nearing its ten-year anniversary, A Heart for Peace’s mixed team of Israeli and Palestinian doctors at Jerusalem’s Hadassah Hospital has cared for 607 Palestinian children, with no thought to borders and citizenship. And at no charge. Two years ago, Baby Saleh was rushed…

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War rages between U.S and Arab World Airlines

Posted on August 26, 2015June 12, 2019 By rayhanania 2 Comments on War rages between U.S and Arab World Airlines

Three of America’s top airlines — American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Airlines — have launched a campaign to block the commercial services of Qatar Airways, Emirates Airlines  and Etihad Airways which provide direct flights to popular destinations in the gulf, such as Dubai. They complain the Arab airlines receive subsidies from their governments, but they are silent about subsidies…

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Gaza schools in shambles as children return

Posted on August 26, 2015September 29, 2018 By Mohammed Asad 1 Comment on Gaza schools in shambles as children return
Gaza schools in shambles as children return

More than a year has passed since Israel attacked the Gaza Strip and destroyed tens of thousands of homes businesses and schools, killing more than 2,200 people, mostly civilians and including nearly 500 children. Israel continues to block the passage of building supplies, food and funds into the Gaza Strip, even though Israeli propagandists continue to insist that…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Editors Picks, Israel, Mohammed Asad, Palestine & Jordan

Palestinian failures come down to absence of strategic PR

Posted on August 25, 2015August 25, 2015 By rayhanania No Comments on Palestinian failures come down to absence of strategic PR
Palestinian failures come down to absence of strategic PR

The greatest power in America and the world is strategic communications. It can make the truth look like a lie, and a lie look like the truth. While Israel masters the art of strategic communications, the Arab World has failed to use it resulting in the increasing world stereotypes that are driving the devastation of the…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Gulf States, Israel, North Africa, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania, Syria

What are Christians Doing Today in the Holy Land?

Posted on August 25, 2015August 25, 2015 By Maria Khoury 1 Comment on What are Christians Doing Today in the Holy Land?
What are Christians Doing Today in the Holy Land?

How do you explain to the Israeli Authorities the ancient unbroken Christian traditions that should be carried out for pure witness and faith? Christians lucky enough to have permits to enter Jerusalem gathered from all corners of the Holy Land for the annual procession of the icon for the Holy Virgin Mary three days before the special…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Editors Picks, Features, Israel, Maria Khoury, Palestine & Jordan, religion

Surge in destruction of Palestinian homes in Israel

Posted on August 22, 2015September 24, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Surge in destruction of Palestinian homes in Israel

Thirty-one aid, faith, human rights, and development organizations are calling on world leaders to take urgent action to halt ongoing demolitions and hold the government of Israel accountable for the wanton destruction of Palestinian property and of projects funded by international aid in the occupied West Bank. Surge in destruction reported By Edith Garwood Amnesty…

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J Street proves commitment to true Democracy

Posted on August 20, 2015August 21, 2015 By rayhanania No Comments on J Street proves commitment to true Democracy
J Street proves commitment to true Democracy

When was the last time an Arab organization elected a Jew to head one of its pro-Democracy movements? Or when a Muslim group elected a Christian to lead its fight for justice? Or maybe a Jewish group electing a Muslim to lead its student movement? J Street answered this last one loud and clear By…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Israel, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania, religion

Israeli leaders who challenge Israel’s extremists

Posted on August 18, 2015August 18, 2015 By rayhanania No Comments on Israeli leaders who challenge Israel’s extremists
Israeli leaders who challenge Israel’s extremists

Although fanatic extremists who embrace violence and terrorism have control of Israel’s government, many moderate Israelis who oppose the rising stridency of the Israeli conservatives continue to push for peace and justice. The same battle is being waged here in America among American Jews speaking out against extremism, not just in the Arab World but in their…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Editors Picks, Israel, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania

Will The Daily Show with Trevor Noah Talk with this Senior Correspondent?

Posted on August 18, 2015August 18, 2015 By USS_Liberty Info No Comments on Will The Daily Show with Trevor Noah Talk with this Senior Correspondent?
Will The Daily Show with Trevor Noah Talk with this Senior Correspondent?

This September 28th Trevor Noah’s “ass” will occupy Jon Stewart’s “same chair.” As Eileen Fleming, Senior Non-Arab Correspondent for USA’s The Arab Daily News keeps “smelling” BULLS**T  because of Israel’s Nuclear Whistleblower Mordechai Vanunu and Apartheid Israeli style, she will persist to speak up!   The 31-year-old South African said, “I didn’t live a normal…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Palestine & Jordan, Video

Israel is Helping Jordanian Special Forces Fighting ISIS on the Ground in Iraq

Posted on August 17, 2015August 18, 2015 By Ali Younes 3 Comments on Israel is Helping Jordanian Special Forces Fighting ISIS on the Ground in Iraq
Israel is Helping Jordanian Special Forces Fighting ISIS on the Ground in Iraq

By Ali Younes In another sign of the increased cooperation and strategic military alliance between Israel and Jordan, news reports said that Israel will supply Jordan with two types of drones to help Jordan fight the Islamic State in Iraq, ISIS OR ISIL. The London based Jane’s Defense magazine which reported the news earlier this…

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Ali Younes, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Editors Picks, Palestine & Jordan

Palestinian Film “The Wanted 18” speaks to Israeli occupation

Posted on August 16, 2015August 16, 2015 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Palestinian Film “The Wanted 18” speaks to Israeli occupation

In the award-winning documentary The Wanted 18, directors Amer Shomali and Paul Cowan bring to life a remarkable story of nonviolent resistance during the First Intifada. The animated documentary speaks to the reality of the Israeli occupation on Palestinian civilian life. You need to support it By Ray Hanania The Wanted 18 recreates an astonishing true…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Editors Picks, Features, Israel, Movies, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania

Interview with Eileen Fleming on her new ebook

Posted on August 16, 2015September 24, 2018 By rayhanania 2 Comments on Interview with Eileen Fleming on her new ebook
Interview with Eileen Fleming on her new ebook

Writer and columnist Eileen Fleming sits down with The Arab Daily News to discuss her new eBook, “Heroes, Muses and the Saga of Mordechai Vananu.” Eileen’s ebook will be released this week on Kindle and speaks to the ongoing saga of the oppression of Vanunu by Israel’s government By Ray Hanania In this exclusive interview…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Editors Picks, Eileen Fleming, Entertainment, Israel, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania

Palestinian American veterans forgotten 70 years later

Posted on August 16, 2015August 16, 2015 By rayhanania No Comments on Palestinian American veterans forgotten 70 years later
Palestinian American veterans forgotten 70 years later

Palestinian American veterans have been forgotten as the country commemorates the end of World War II 70 years ago this month (August), just as they were forgotten at the end of the war itself. While they fought to free Europe from the Nazis, the victims turned around and not only stole their country but kicked them…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Editors Picks, Europe, Israel, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania

10 years since Israel withdrew from Gaza on Israeli lies

Posted on August 15, 2015September 24, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on 10 years since Israel withdrew from Gaza on Israeli lies

10 years ago this month, Israel withdrew from its brutal and oppressive occupation of the Gaza Strip, replacing it with an even more oppressive embargo and even worse military chokehold with more deaths and more violence. And yet Israelis continue to lie about how they left Gaza and the Palestinians never used the gesture for “peace.” By…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Editors Picks, Israel, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania

Pro-Israel lies from activists opposed to peace

Posted on August 14, 2015September 24, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Pro-Israel lies from activists opposed to peace
Pro-Israel lies from activists opposed to peace

The news media publishes the lies and distortions of many pro-Israel activists without bothering to double check the facts. They offer cautions that comments should be civil but they allow the authors of the columns to libel anyone who believes that Palestinians have rights and that violence in the Middle East is caused by increasingly hostile…

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