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New Reddit Group to speak out against extremism A new group has been created on Reddit to encourage moderates to be more vocal in supporting peace and rejecting extremism in Israel, Palestine and in the Arab, Israeli, Jewish, Christian and Muslim Worlds. We need to strengthen the moderate voices and push for compromise and mutual…
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Reaction to Trump Deal of the Century is swift and critical In many cases, Palestinian leaders and activists denounced the plan unveiled Tuesday by President Donald Trump for Israeli-Palestinian peace even though it offers the basis for a Two-State Solution, a flawed Palestinian State divided by Israel’s illegal and racist settlements, but left the door…
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Details of the Deal of the Century for Palestine-Israel peace The following is the White House summary of the Deal of the Century, Israel-Palestine peace plan unveiled by President Donald Trump on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020: “We are not here to lecture—we are not here to tell other people how to live, what to do,…
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Trump unveils “Deal of the Century” calls for Palestine State Joined by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Trump unveiled his “Deal of the Century” on Tuesday Jan. 28, 2020 saying it will lead to a Two-State Solution and economic advancements for Palestinians By Ray Hanania Standing next to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President…
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Ilhan Omar faces challenge from Arab Muslim woman A crowded race is brewing in the 5th Congressional District in Minnesota that will be interesting to watch. First term incumbent Democrat Ilhan Omar has four challengers in the Democratic primary and there are six Republicans in the GOP primary. One of the Republicans is an Arab…
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Why Israel has an interest in a militant Iran Despite the aggressive rhetoric. from Israel’s leaders, Israel benefits from Iran remaining a militant extremist regime. Israel has secretly supplied Iran with weapons and exploits the perception of Iran as a radical nation against the reality of Israel’s needs for a “bad guy” in the region…
Special Adviser on Iran spells out war crimes of Qassem Suleimani and Iran President Trump’s U.S. Special Representative for Iran and Senior Policy Advisor to Secretary of State Brian Hook presents briefing on expanded sanctions on Iran and takes questions from some reporters. Hook detailed specifics about Qassem Suleimani’s killing of Americans, but defends Israel against…
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Rouhy Shalabi named Associate Judge in Cook County Palestinian American lawyer Rouhy Shalabi was named as an Associate Judge to the Cook County Circuit Court and was sworn in to the post on Monday Jan. 6, 2020. He is the first Palestinian Judge and joins several Arab Americans who have served on the bench including…
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Sanders, Khanna announce new legislation to block funding for War with Iran Senator Bernie Sanders co-sponsors legislation to block funding for President Trump’s war with Iran in Iraq while Americans protest across the country against the violence and targeted assassination of Iranian Military Commander Qassem Soleimani. The National Nonviolent PeaceForce denounces Trump’s violence as well as…
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CAIR vows fight against Trump suppression of free speech at Universities The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today pledged to oppose an executive order signed by President Trump that attempts to suppress academic freedom by conflating the vile bigotry of anti-Semitism with First Amendment-protected criticism of…
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Podcast: Arab Radio on Netanyahu, elections, Tlaib and Gaza Arab Radio on Gaza, Israeli & Palestinian Elections, Trump’s assault on free speech. December 13, 2019 WNZK AM 690 Radio Live; The Arab street Radio and Podcast #ArabRadio #Podcast Arab Radio on Gaza, Israeli & Palestinian Elections, Trump’s assault on free speech. December 13, 2019 WNZK AM…
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Ahmad Zahra commemorates achievements of first year in office Ahmad Zahra commemorates the achievements of his first year in office on the Fullerton, California City Council. An Arab American, Zahra is praised as a conscientious and dedicated public servant This month marks my first year on council, and it’s been an honor to serve my beloved community. Although Fullerton…
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Arab American Democratic Club to host Speaker Mike Madigan Feb. 16 House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, one of the midwest’s most influential Democratic political leaders, will be the keynote speaker at the annual candidates forum and brunch hosted by the Arab American Democratic Club on February 16, 2020. Visit www.AADCIL.com for more information The Arab…
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Arab Radio: Ray Hanania and Ali Younes on Arabs running for Congress in 2020 Broadcast on 11-08-19 live on WNZK AM 690 Radio in Detroit, Michigan and podcast at TheArabStreet,org. Ray Hanania, Special US Correspondent for the Arab News Newspaper, and Ali Younes, reporter with AlJazeera, discuss the various Arab Americans who are running either…
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UN expert on torture sounds alarm again that Julian Assange’s life may be at risk The UN Special Rapporteur on torture, Nils Melzer, has expressed alarm at the continued deterioration of Julian Assange’s health since his arrest and detention earlier this year, saying his life was now at risk. Mr. Assange was sent to a UK…
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John Conyers Champion of Arab, Muslim rights dies By Ray Hanania John Conyers, the former Michigan Congressman who founded the Black caucus and was a clarion voice in defense of Arab and Muslim civil rights, died Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. John Conyers was a member of the U.S. Congress from Michigan. He was born…
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The Arab street Podcast: Kurds, UN General Assembly, & Respecting religion 10-11-19 Kurds, UN General Assembly, Respecting religion Radio host and award winning columnist Ray Hanania discusses the opening of the UN 74th General Assembly and offers some interesting observations about the huge UN body in New York City. Hanania also discusses Arab World gestures…
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Dingell express concern in Whistleblower controversy Congresswoman Debbie Dingell: Critical to Protect National Security & Constitution, Begin Formal Investigation in Whistleblower case Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) issued the following statement: “I remain deeply concerned about the division in this country that I fear could harm the roots of our democracy. We are a divided…
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