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Chicagoland celebrates Arab American Heritage Month

Posted on March 31, 2022April 2, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on Chicagoland celebrates Arab American Heritage Month
Chicagoland celebrates Arab American Heritage Month

Chicagoland celebrates Arab American Heritage Month More than 250 government leaders, elected officials and candidates for office attended a celebration of Arab American Heritage Month in Hickory Hills in suburban Chicago hosted by the American Arab Chamber of Commerce. The dinner was donated by three Chamber members and was free to the public featuring a…

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CPJ announces 2020 International Press Freedom awardees

Posted on July 13, 2020July 13, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on CPJ announces 2020 International Press Freedom awardees
CPJ announces 2020 International Press Freedom awardees

CPJ announces 2020 International Press Freedom awardees The Committee to Protect Journalists will honor four courageous journalists from Bangladesh, Iran, Nigeria, and Russia with the 2020International Press Freedom Awards. All four have been arrested or faced criminal prosecution in reprisal for their reporting. CPJ will also honor lawyer Amal Clooney with the Gwen Ifill Award. …

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Gaza hosts Edward Said Institute for Music Education festival

Posted on October 15, 2019October 15, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Gaza hosts Edward Said Institute for Music Education festival
Gaza hosts Edward Said Institute for Music Education festival

Gaza hosts Edward Said Institute for Music Education festival A photo array of performances at the Edward Said Institute for Music Education in the Gaza Strip held in October 2019. By Tarek Masaud Palestinian Photographer The Edward Said Institute for Music Education, in conjunction with a youth organization, launches activities throughout the Gaza Strip to…

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Fifth Wednesday Journal publishes essays from Middle East writers

Posted on January 9, 2018January 9, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Fifth Wednesday Journal publishes essays from Middle East writers
Fifth Wednesday Journal publishes essays from Middle East writers

Fifth Wednesday Journal publishes essays from Middle East writers Fifth Wednesday Journal, a twice yearly publication, released its latest issue which focuses on the experiences and writings of authors whose origins trace to the Middle East and North Africa. The Journal features the submissions of 33 authors and photographers and is now available for purchase….

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B’Tselem features photo exhibit of Palestinians born in 1967

Posted on November 3, 2017September 29, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on B’Tselem features photo exhibit of Palestinians born in 1967
B’Tselem features photo exhibit of Palestinians born in 1967

B’Tselem features photo exhibit of Palestinians born in 1967 “50 Years”: Fifty portraits of Palestinians born in 1967 in B’Tselem photography exhibition Jaffa Art Salon, Jaffa port, November 17 – December 7 | Opening: Friday, November 17, 12:00 noon Gallery talk: Friday, November 24, 12:00 noon The exhibition “Fifty Years” is the result of a project in which B’Tselem…

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12-year old Gaza Palestinian challenges Guinness Record

Posted on September 26, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on 12-year old Gaza Palestinian challenges Guinness Record
12-year old Gaza Palestinian challenges Guinness Record

12-year old Gaza Palestinian challenges Guinness Record By Ahmad Hasaballah Yousef al-Bahtini, a 12-year-old Palestinian boy from Gaza City, is preparing to enter the Guinness Book of World Records to break a record 20 meters in a body wrapped in a ball in 14 seconds. The test will be held in the Jordanian capital.  

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American Arabs need to better document their history

Posted on September 16, 2017September 16, 2017 By rayhanania No Comments on American Arabs need to better document their history
American Arabs need to better document their history

American Arabs need to better document their history By Ray Hanania During my entire consciousness as an American of Arab heritage, I have always tried to document the experiences of my family, friends and organizations I have been involved with regarding Arab American history. The truth is American Arabs do a poor job of documenting…

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Taybeh OktoberFest promises wide range of entertainment

Posted on September 7, 2017September 7, 2017 By Maria Khoury No Comments on Taybeh OktoberFest promises wide range of entertainment
Taybeh OktoberFest promises wide range of entertainment

Taybeh OktoberFest promises wide range of entertainment Dr. Maria C. Khoury Taybeh Oktoberfest has been the stage for new musicians to be introduced to the world.  In staying true with this tradition that started in 2005, a very interesting new band that has formed this year is Maqdess, the handsome trio from Jerusalem. All young…

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Palestinians show solidarity with Burma

Posted on September 7, 2017September 9, 2017 By Ahmad Hasaballah No Comments on Palestinians show solidarity with Burma
Palestinians show solidarity with Burma

Palestinians show solidarity with Burma Brutality in Burma against Muslims continues and Palestinians int he Gaza Strip, who identify with the suffering of people in other countries, urged world action to protect civilians in Burma. By Ahmad Hasaballah The failure of world leaders to speak out against atrocities committed against Muslims in Burma has outraged…

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Photo Array: Eid Mubarak from the Gaza Strip

Posted on September 1, 2017September 1, 2017 By Ahmad Hasaballah No Comments on Photo Array: Eid Mubarak from the Gaza Strip
Photo Array: Eid Mubarak from the Gaza Strip

Photo Array: Eid Mubarak from the Gaza Strip By Ahmad Hasaballah Muslims gather to celebrate Eid al Adha in prayer at Saraya Square in Gaza City in the Israeli-embargoed Gaza Strip early Friday, on Sept. 1, 2017. Eid al-Adha is the “Sacrifice Feast,” and is the second of two Islamic religious holidays celebrated worldwide each…

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UN Secretary General visits Palestine, Israel

Posted on August 30, 2017 By Mohammed Asad No Comments on UN Secretary General visits Palestine, Israel
UN Secretary General visits Palestine, Israel

UN Secretary General visits Palestine, Israel United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres visited Israel and Israeli occupied-Palestine, meeting with officials on both sides this week including Palestinian Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah in Ramallah, a visit to the Yasser Arafat Museum and also a tour of the economic oppression of civilians in the Israeli-embargoed Gaza Strip….

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Fadi Thabit photo exhibit documents Gaza Life

Posted on July 14, 2017July 14, 2017 By Mohammed Asad No Comments on Fadi Thabit photo exhibit documents Gaza Life
Fadi Thabit photo exhibit documents Gaza Life

Fadi Thabit photo exhibit documents Gaza Life A photo exhibit by art teacher and Gaza photographer Fadi Thabit offers insight into the daily lives of Palestinians living under the brutal occupation of Israel’s punishing military embargo By Mohammed Asad The art teacher and photographer Fadi Thabit recently organized a photo gallery of photographic portraits of…

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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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Palestinian children celebrate Ramadan Eid in besieged Gaza Strip

Posted on June 27, 2017 By Mohammed Asad No Comments on Palestinian children celebrate Ramadan Eid in besieged Gaza Strip
Palestinian children celebrate Ramadan Eid in besieged Gaza Strip

Palestinian children celebrate Ramadan Eid in besieged Gaza Strip Photo array: In the shadow of air strikes against civilian targets by Israel, children celebrated the end of Ramadan throughout the Gaza Strip. Ramadan ended June 26, 2017. By Mohammed Asad Palestinian children and families in the Israeli besieged Gaza Strip celebrated the end of the…

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Arab World, Israel, Middle East, Mohammed Asad, News, Palestine & Jordan, Photographs, religion

Israeli oppression overshadows Gaza observance of Ramadan

Posted on June 14, 2017June 14, 2017 By Ahmad Hasaballah No Comments on Israeli oppression overshadows Gaza observance of Ramadan
Israeli oppression overshadows Gaza observance of Ramadan

Israeli oppression overshadows Gaza observance of Ramadan Palestinian Muslims who are observing Ramadan in the Gaza Strip must do so under the oppression and violence of Israel. Israel has cut off electricity, imposed a boycott on Palestinian products and services, and encircled the desert land mass with a choking military embargo. But Palestinians will prevail…

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

Photos: Muslims celebrate Ramadan in Gaza Strip

Posted on May 26, 2017 By Ahmad Hasaballah No Comments on Photos: Muslims celebrate Ramadan in Gaza Strip
Photos: Muslims celebrate Ramadan in Gaza Strip

Photos: Muslims celebrate Ramadan in Gaza Strip Palestinian Muslims celebrated the beginning of Ramadan Saturday in the Gaza Strip despite the difficulties imposed by Israel’s oppressive military assault. By Ahmad Hasaballah Palestinian Muslims celebrated the beginning of Ramadan Saturday in the Gaza Strip, which is under a brutal military embargo imposed by the Israeli occupation…

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Photos of Gaza fisherman murdered by Israel

Posted on May 16, 2017May 23, 2017 By Ahmad Hasaballah No Comments on Photos of Gaza fisherman murdered by Israel
Photos of Gaza fisherman murdered by Israel

Photos of Gaza fisherman murdered by Israel By Ahmad Hasaballah Photographs of of the Martyr’s funeral of fisherman Mohamed Majid Bakr, who was killed Monday May 15, 2017 on Nakba Day by the Israeli occupation while he was working in the waters off of Gaza City. All photos copyright May 16, 2017 © Ahmad Hasaballah. Bakr was only…

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POTUS Trump and Russiagate Vis-à-vis Kissinger and the USS LIBERTY

Posted on May 13, 2017September 25, 2018 By Eileen Fleming No Comments on POTUS Trump and Russiagate Vis-à-vis Kissinger and the USS LIBERTY

The image from the Oval Office of the Navy flag sandwiched in-between Russia’s ambassador to the US and POTUS Trump was released by Russia’s state owned news agency and first Tweeted by the official twitter-account of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. USA Media was NOT allowed into that meeting which occurred…

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