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  • More than a dozen candidates running for various local offices in the Chicagoland suburbs attended an Ifatr dinner Thursday, March 13, 2025 hosted by the Arab American Chamber of Commerce at the Jerusalem Banquet Hall in Bridgeview.
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Palestinians face darkest period in history, Prime Minister tells UN assembly

Posted on September 25, 2024September 25, 2024 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Palestinians face darkest period in history, Prime Minister tells UN assembly
Palestinians face darkest period in history, Prime Minister tells UN assembly

Palestinians face darkest period in history, Prime Minister tells UN assembly By Ray Hanania Palestine National Authority (PNA) Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa warned members of the United Nations Monday that his people face one of the worst assaults of violence in its history. An economist by profession who was appointed prime minister in March of…

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Arab World, Christian & Muslim, Human Rights, Israel, News, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania, refugees, war crimes

CAIR Calls on President Biden to ‘Stop Enabling’ Israeli Massacres After Mass Slaughter in Gaza ‘Safe Zone’

Posted on July 13, 2024July 13, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on CAIR Calls on President Biden to ‘Stop Enabling’ Israeli Massacres After Mass Slaughter in Gaza ‘Safe Zone’
CAIR Calls on President Biden to ‘Stop Enabling’ Israeli Massacres After Mass Slaughter in Gaza ‘Safe Zone’

CAIR Calls on President Biden to ‘Stop Enabling’ Israeli Massacres After Mass Slaughter in Gaza ‘Safe Zone’ Muslim civil rights group also condemns Biden administration decision not to sanction Israeli unit that committed gross human rights abuses The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on…

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American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, Human Rights, Israel, Middle East, News, refugees, Terrorism, war crimes

Testimonies from the Occupied Palestinian Territory show new depths of Israel’s atrocities: UN expert

Posted on April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Testimonies from the Occupied Palestinian Territory show new depths of Israel’s atrocities: UN expert
Testimonies from the Occupied Palestinian Territory show new depths of Israel’s atrocities: UN expert

Testimonies from the Occupied Palestinian Territory show new depths of Israel’s atrocities: UN expert The Occupied Palestinian Territory is enveloped in a spiral of unstoppable violence, with stories Palestinians and other witnesses relay adding new depths to atrocities the world has witnessed since the beginning of Israel’s assault on Gaza over six months ago, the…

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On World Children’s Day, Israel has turned Gaza into a Graveyard for Children:

Posted on November 20, 2023November 20, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on On World Children’s Day, Israel has turned Gaza into a Graveyard for Children:
On World Children’s Day, Israel has turned Gaza into a Graveyard for Children:

On World Children’s Day, Israel has turned Gaza into a Graveyard for Children: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) joins the world’s peace-loving community in recognizing the World’s Children Day that falls annually on November 20. The World Children’s Day is an occasion to commemorate the Declaration of the Rights of the Child that was…

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Israeli killings of more than 800 civilians in destruction of hospital and six mosques in Gaza denounced world wide

Posted on October 17, 2023October 17, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on Israeli killings of more than 800 civilians in destruction of hospital and six mosques in Gaza denounced world wide
Israeli killings of more than 800 civilians in destruction of hospital and six mosques in Gaza denounced world wide

Israeli killings of more than 800 civilians in destruction of hospital and six mosques in Gaza denounced world wide The following are statements from international and American-based organization denouncing the indiscriminate murder of nearly 800 Palestinian civilians, mostly injured patients, women and children, buildings targeted by Israel’s bombing and destruction of a hospital and six…

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Reps. Bush, Tlaib, Carson, Lee, Ramirez Lead Colleagues in Call for Immediate Ceasefire

Posted on October 17, 2023October 17, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on Reps. Bush, Tlaib, Carson, Lee, Ramirez Lead Colleagues in Call for Immediate Ceasefire
Reps. Bush, Tlaib, Carson, Lee, Ramirez Lead Colleagues in Call for Immediate Ceasefire

Reps. Bush, Tlaib, Carson, Lee, Ramirez Lead Colleagues in Call for Immediate Ceasefire Ceasefire Now Resolution urges support for an end to violence in Israel and Occupied Palestine  On October 16, 2023, Representatives Cori Bush (MO-01), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), André Carson (IN-07), Summer Lee (PA-12), and Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), alongside Representatives Jamaal Bowman (NY-16),…

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American Human Rights Council condemns American-sanctioned violence by Israel in Gaza Strip

Posted on October 13, 2023October 15, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on American Human Rights Council condemns American-sanctioned violence by Israel in Gaza Strip
American Human Rights Council condemns American-sanctioned violence by Israel in Gaza Strip

American Human Rights Council condemns American-sanctioned violence by Israel in Gaza Strip AHRC calls for end of war in Palestine, Immediate International Intervention to save Palestinians in Gaza, Urges Community Vigilance Against Acts of Hate The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) joins the United Nations and the UNRWA agency in Gaza in warning of an…

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B’Tselem and physicians for Human Rights caution disaster in wake of Israeli “revenge” atrocities

Posted on October 13, 2023October 13, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on B’Tselem and physicians for Human Rights caution disaster in wake of Israeli “revenge” atrocities
B’Tselem and physicians for Human Rights caution disaster in wake of Israeli “revenge” atrocities

B’Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights caution disaster in wake of Israeli “revenge” atrocities Statement from B’Tselem, the Israeli Information Center for Human Rights in the Occupied Territories Physicians for Human Rights and B’Tselem: A humanitarian disaster in Gaza must be averted Ever since the horrifying war crimes perpetrated by Hamas on Saturday, Israel has…

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International Criminal Court arrest warrant issued for Russian tyrant Vladimir Putin

Posted on March 19, 2023March 19, 2023 By News Editor News Editor 1 Comment on International Criminal Court arrest warrant issued for Russian tyrant Vladimir Putin
International Criminal Court arrest warrant issued for Russian tyrant Vladimir Putin

International Criminal Court arrest warrant issued for Russian tyrant Vladimir Putin Vladimir Putin and his lackey Mari Alekseyevna Lvova-Belova are accused of war crimes in the unprovoked invasion of the Ukraine and the murder of civilians as well as with the kidnapping and unlawful relocation of Ukrainian children to Russia. The arrest warrants were issued…

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Civil Rights, International news, News, refugees, Terrorism, war, war crimes

AHRC and ICD Hold Community Forum on Human Trafficking

Posted on October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 By rayhanania 2 Comments on AHRC and ICD Hold Community Forum on Human Trafficking
AHRC and ICD Hold Community Forum on Human Trafficking

AHRC and ICD Hold Community Forum on Human Trafficking  Recently, the American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) and the Islamic Center of Detroit (ICD) held a community forum and open discussion addressing the challenge of human trafficking. The forum hosted representatives from the Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)/Detroit of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Over sixty…

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American Arabs, Civil Rights, Human Rights, Michigan, News, refugees

State Department release Joint Statement on crisis in Syria by government leaders 

Posted on September 2, 2022September 2, 2022 By rayhanania 1 Comment on State Department release Joint Statement on crisis in Syria by government leaders 
State Department release Joint Statement on crisis in Syria by government leaders 

State Department release Joint Statement on crisis in Syria by government leaders  Representatives of the Arab League, Egypt, the European Union, France, Germany, Iraq, Jordan, Norway, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, the United Kingdom, and the United States met August 30-31 at the envoy level  in Geneva to discuss the crisis in Syria. Read their statement regarding conflict in…

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Arab News, Arab World, Human Rights, Kurdish, Kurds, News, NewsWire, Politics, refugees, Syria, Turkey, war

New report on Christians in Iraq shows desperate situation and needs

Posted on June 20, 2022June 20, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on New report on Christians in Iraq shows desperate situation and needs
New report on Christians in Iraq shows desperate situation and needs

New report on Christians in Iraq shows desperate situation and needs The American Foundation for Relief and Reconciliation in the Middle East (American FRRME) published its 2020/21 Impact Report on Monday June 20, 2022 on supporting the ongoing needs of Iraqis – primarily Christian Iraqis – who fled Iraq and Kurdistan during the ISIS insurgency…

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AHRC Observes World Refugee Day

Posted on June 20, 2022August 24, 2022 By News Editor News Editor No Comments on AHRC Observes World Refugee Day
AHRC Observes World Refugee Day

AHRC Observes World Refugee Day The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) joins the global community in observing and recognizing the World Refugee Day that falls annually on June 20. This day was declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 2001. During this day, the world utilizes this occasion to advance awareness and collaboration efforts…

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American Arabs, Civil Rights, Human Rights, immigrants, News, refugees

Project DYNAMO rescues more than 600 people from Mariupol, Ukraine over the last week

Posted on June 6, 2022June 6, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on Project DYNAMO rescues more than 600 people from Mariupol, Ukraine over the last week
Project DYNAMO rescues more than 600 people from Mariupol, Ukraine over the last week

Project DYNAMO rescues more than 600 people from Mariupol, Ukraine over the last week Major Mariupol rescue operation conducted by Project DYNAMO, more than 480 people from Mariupol as city under violent siege falling to Russian forces.  MARIUPOL, Ukraine – Over the last few days, more than 480 people, including pregnant women, children and infants,…

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Human Rights, News, refugees

Ukraine conflict gives Palestinians chance to redefine their conflict

Posted on March 9, 2022March 9, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on Ukraine conflict gives Palestinians chance to redefine their conflict
Ukraine conflict gives Palestinians chance to redefine their conflict

Ukraine conflict gives Palestinians chance to redefine their conflict By Ray Hanania #RussianInvasion of #Ukraine has given #Palestinians an opportunity to confront #Israel’s lies and #propaganda, but it requires a steady focus to develop an effective #publicrelationsstrategy. It should start by focusing on the #Americanpublic, which has shown gut-wrenching revulsion and extreme outrage to issues…

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Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) Announces New Outreach Manager and Other Staff

Posted on March 3, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) Announces New Outreach Manager and Other Staff
Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) Announces New Outreach Manager and Other Staff

Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) Announces New Outreach Manager and Other Staff Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) welcomes several new staff including: Jennifer Maidrand as the Outreach Manager, Rev. Aune M. Carlson as the Director of Operations, and Michael Robinson as the Financial Manager. As the Outreach Manager, Jennifer will work with CMEP’s…

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The fate of Lifta portends the future of Ramallah and Bethlehem and more

Posted on July 14, 2021August 10, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on The fate of Lifta portends the future of Ramallah and Bethlehem and more
The fate of Lifta portends the future of Ramallah and Bethlehem and more

The fate of Lifta portends the future of Ramallah and Bethlehem and more The tragic fate of the village of #Lifta, #Palestine. @ArabNews Every Palestinian knows the story of Lifta, a small village on a hillside near the city of Jerusalem. During its war to conquer Palestinian-majority areas of Palestine in 1947 and 1948, Israel…

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Muslim Americans criticize Biden’s excuses on Chinese aggression against Uyghur women

Posted on February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Muslim Americans criticize Biden’s excuses on Chinese aggression against Uyghur women
Muslim Americans criticize Biden’s excuses on Chinese aggression against Uyghur women

Muslim Americans criticize Biden’s excuses on Chinese aggression against Uyghur women We demand President Biden apologize to the victims of China’s aggression, the victims of genocide, the countless Uyghur and other Turkic women who are systematically raped and sterilized, and the countless Turkistanis who are killed for their organs. If President Biden has any moral decency and is faithful to his…

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