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Brooklyn man pleads guilty to supporting ISIS terror group

Posted on August 11, 2020August 11, 2020 By rayhanania No Comments on Brooklyn man pleads guilty to supporting ISIS terror group
Brooklyn man pleads guilty to supporting ISIS terror group

Brooklyn man pleads guilty to supporting ISIS terror group Brooklyn Man Pleads Guilty in Manhattan Federal Court to Attempting to Provide Material Support to ISIS Zachary Clark Disseminated ISIS Propaganda and Bomb-Making Instructions in an Effort to Incite Acts of Terrorism and Violence in New York City and Elsewhere The Department of Justice announced that…

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Arab World, News, Terrorism

Saudi Arabia taking on Islamic extremism

Posted on December 15, 2015 By rayhanania 23 Comments on Saudi Arabia taking on Islamic extremism
Saudi Arabia taking on Islamic extremism

Although Saudi Arabia has traditionally been associated with a more puritanical form of Islam — Wahabis — it is far more moderate and is the frontline against rising radicalism in the Muslim World. As the custodian of two of Islam’s holiest sites, Saudi Arabia recently organized a coalition of 34 Islamic allies to fight rising…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Gulf States, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania, Turkey

Jordanian agents arrest well-known anti-ISIS salafist Sheikh’s son

Posted on December 3, 2015December 4, 2015 By Ali Younes No Comments on Jordanian agents arrest well-known anti-ISIS salafist Sheikh’s son
Jordanian  agents arrest well-known anti-ISIS salafist Sheikh’s son

By Ali Younes Jordanian intelligence agents detained the 23 year old son of well known anti-ISIS Salafist, Sheikh Abu Qatada at his home on Tuesday after a book review study at the Sheikh’s house. Abu Qatada told the Arab Daily News that his son Qatada was detained by men who only identified themselves as Jordanian…

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Ali Younes, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Palestine & Jordan, Syria, Terrorism

Original Statue of Liberty design was Arab woman

Posted on November 25, 2015November 28, 2015 By rayhanania No Comments on Original Statue of Liberty design was Arab woman
Original Statue of Liberty design was Arab woman

Lots has been written about the French sculptor who designed the Statue of Liberty, the gift to America from France, but little was noted about the original concept which may have been based on an earlier design the sculptor did of an Arab woman in Egypt By Ray Hanania Americans have short memories, usually driven…

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Terrorism media coverage in Paris/West vs Beirut/Arabs

Posted on November 20, 2015June 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Terrorism media coverage in Paris/West vs Beirut/Arabs

Why is there a difference between the coverage by the mainstream Western and American news media of the terrorism in Paris on Friday Nov. 13 compared to the absence of media coverage of the terrorism in Beirut the day before? The reasons involve a twisted form of journalism applied by Western journalists that distinguishes between…

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Are anti-Muslim, anti-Arab stereotypes driving views on Paris terrorism

Posted on November 18, 2015November 20, 2015 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Are anti-Muslim, anti-Arab stereotypes driving views on Paris terrorism
Are anti-Muslim, anti-Arab stereotypes driving views on Paris terrorism

In my weekly column at Creators Syndicate, this week, I analyze the factors that may be driving what I believe is the racism that is driving the Western response to terrorism in Paris and Beirut. Why is Daesh/ISIS terrorism in Paris different from Daesh/ISIS terrorism in Beirut? By Ray Hanania It’s a hot topic these…

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American Arabs, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Iran, Iraq, Israel, News Media, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania, religion, Social Media, Syria

Why ISIS Attacked Paris But Not Other Cities

Posted on November 18, 2015November 18, 2015 By Ali Younes No Comments on Why ISIS Attacked Paris But Not Other Cities

Why ISIS is able to attack Paris and European targets but will be very difficult to do the same in the United States

Ali Younes, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Editors Picks, Iraq, Syria

“Fear-Mongering of the Worst Order” from GOP and Some Democrats

Posted on November 17, 2015November 17, 2015 By rayhanania No Comments on “Fear-Mongering of the Worst Order” from GOP and Some Democrats
“Fear-Mongering of the Worst Order” from GOP and Some Democrats

Fear-Mongering of the Worst Order from GOP and Some Democrats Republicans in Congress and on the campaign trail are using the terrorist attack on Paris to attempt to enact new immigration and refugee restrictions in the United States, using fear-mongering.  Donald Trump and Rep. Steve King (R-IA), two of the men most responsible for the…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary

Battle of Paris: the French capitol after the ISIS terror attacks

Posted on November 15, 2015June 12, 2019 By Abdennour Toumi No Comments on Battle of Paris: the French capitol after the ISIS terror attacks
Battle of Paris: the French capitol after the ISIS terror attacks

By Abdennour Toumi Paris, France — Across the mythical French capital, from Paris’ northeastern banlieue to Republic Square, symbol of liberty and conviviality, a pleasant evening to enjoy. On Friday the 13th, do you remember eleven months ago, a policeman was shot dead in the street in the eleventh arrondissement before twelve satiric journalists were…

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Abdennour Toumi, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Editors Picks, Europe, Syria, Turkey

Targeted Paris stadium symbolizes pitfalls of war against the Islamic State

Posted on November 15, 2015June 12, 2019 By James Dorsey No Comments on Targeted Paris stadium symbolizes pitfalls of war against the Islamic State
Targeted Paris stadium symbolizes pitfalls of war against the Islamic State

By James M Dorsey Zouhair, a security guard of immigrant background, was one of several security officers, who on Friday prevented three of the Paris suicide bombers from entering the city’s Stade de France stadium. The bombers were forced to blow themselves up outside the stadium and at nearby McDonald’s. Little is publicly known about…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Sports, Syria

Paris violence: ISIS terrorists need to be stopped

Posted on November 14, 2015November 14, 2015 By rayhanania No Comments on Paris violence: ISIS terrorists need to be stopped
Paris violence: ISIS terrorists need to be stopped

The horrific atrocities committed by ISIS (Daesh) in Paris this week are outrageous acts of terrorism that must be confronted by the world. The world needs to understand the true nature of this terrorist group and look at it beyond the normal madness of stereotypes and religious racism By Ray Hanania This week, in what…

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

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

Senator Lindsey Graham Counts on his Foreign Policy Experience, Wants to be the Next Commander-in-Chief, Defeat Terrorists

Posted on June 2, 2015June 2, 2015 By Ali Younes No Comments on Senator Lindsey Graham Counts on his Foreign Policy Experience, Wants to be the Next Commander-in-Chief, Defeat Terrorists
Senator Lindsey Graham Counts on his Foreign Policy Experience, Wants to be the Next Commander-in-Chief, Defeat Terrorists

By Ali Younes Announcing that he is running for president of the United States, the 3 term republican Senator from South Carolina, Lindsey Graham, addressed the gathered supporters in his home town of Central, South Carolina that he wants to be “the next American Commander in Chief”. Graham stressed in his speech before the cheering…

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Ali Younes, Bloggers, Commentary

A World Lost: Escape From Yarmouk

Posted on April 19, 2015June 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on A World Lost: Escape From Yarmouk

By Alexandra Halaby Over the past four years war has ravaged the Palestinian refugee camp of Yarmouk. At no other time has the future looked so dismal for the community of refugees who have called it home. The overwhelming destruction and impact on humanity has left the remaining residents in a state of sheer terror. What was once…

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

Courageous stand by Obama on terrorism and Islam

Posted on February 19, 2015May 1, 2019 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Courageous stand by Obama on terrorism and Islam

President Obama has begun a debate on the issue of terrorism and Islam asking Americans to recognize that just because the terrorists claim they represent Islam doesn’t make it so. Why give the terrorists what they want? Defeat terrorism by being educated and understanding the facts, as complex as they may be. We are a smart…

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American Arabs, Arab World, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Editors Picks, News, Ray Hanania, religion, Spotlight

Radio Podcast: Alexandra Halaby on Chapel Hill, Kayla Mueller and more

Posted on February 16, 2015February 16, 2015 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Radio Podcast: Alexandra Halaby on Chapel Hill, Kayla Mueller and more
Radio Podcast: Alexandra Halaby on Chapel Hill, Kayla Mueller and more

By Ray Hanania Talk of the Town Radio for Friday Feb. 13, 2015 features a discussion on the Chapel Hill shootings, the murder of American peace activists Kayla Mueller and the celebration of her killing by Israelis and American Jewish activists, and also remembering the killing by Israel of another American, Rachel Corrie. Guests include Alexandra…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Israel, Palestine & Jordan, Podcast, Ray Hanania

Hezbollah squeezes Israel’s options in Syria

Posted on February 9, 2015September 24, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on Hezbollah squeezes Israel’s options in Syria

By Ali Rizk The latest developments in the ongoing conflict between Hezbollah and Israel leave little room for doubt that a full scale war between the two enemies is highly unlikely. As we move ahead the issue to keep an eye on will be the intelligence/assassination war and how recent events may alter Israeli assassination…

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

ISIS and Al Qaida Alliance efforts in Syria Failed

Posted on November 14, 2014April 13, 2019 By Ali Younes No Comments on ISIS and Al Qaida Alliance efforts in Syria Failed

Reported efforts to form an alliance and possible unity between ISIS and Al Qaida to end jihadist infighting in Syria have now officially been declared a failure, as declared by the Chechen Jihadist leader who mediated between the two groups.

Ali Younes, Bloggers, Commentary, Features, News

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