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  • UN Special Committee on Israeli practices in occupied territories warns of a second Nakba  Arab World
  • Arab American community liaison Hassan Nijem, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and Bolingbrook Mayor Mary Basta at the Arab American Heritage Month event hosted by Pappas’s office.
    Pappas honors Arab American business and community leaders for Heritage Month Activism
  • 04-28-25 Pappas Arab Heritage Month
    Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas recognizes Arab American Heritage Month by honoring business and community leaders American Arabs
  • Stuffed Grape Leaves. Photo courtesy of Ray Hanania
    A recipe on how to make Stuffed Grape Leaves with lamb, ox tail and rice American Arabs
  • Andrew Boutros, interim US Attorney Northern District of Illinois. Photo courtesy of the US Attorney's Office
    Andrew S. Boutros Takes Oath of Office as United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois American Arabs
  • Israeli massacres of Palestinian civilians March 18 2025
    Palestinians demand investigation of Israeli war crimes in Gaza Strip Arab World
  • Illinois Muslim Action Day April 9 2025
    Illinois Muslim Action Day Policies at April 9 Statehouse News Conference American Arabs
  • Investigation demanded in March 23 massacre of 15 first responders by Israel's military in Rafah
    Investigation demanded into Israel slaughter of First Responder in Rafah on March 23, 2025 Arab World
  • 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.
    Candidates promise fairness and engagement at Arab Chamber Iftar event March 13 Activism
  • Orland Fire Protection District, Fiscal Voices, receive endorsement of the Arab American Democracy Coaliton
    Independent candidates for Orland Fire receive Arab and Muslim American endorsement Activism
  • Partial Image from a video produced by the PASC called "Citizens Against Insider Politics". The video slandered Arabs and Muslims in Orland Park as being supporters of terrorism. The PAC receivced a major donation fromt he founder of Pete's Fresh Market which operate stores in two heavily populated Arab and Muslim communities, Bridgeview and Orland Park.
    CAIR-Chicago Denounces Growing Islamophobia in Southwest Suburbs, Calls for Hate Crime Investigation Activism
  • The Arab American Chamber of Commerce of Chicagoland and the Palestine Club are hosting a "Candidate's Iftar" on Thursday, March 13 beginning at 5:30 PM at Jerusalem Banquets, 8314 S. Harlem Avenue.
    Arab Chamber and Palestine Club host Candidate Iftar March 13 in Bridgeview Activism
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    MBC GROUP unveils MBCNOW, its brand-new groundbreaking entertainment service aggregator American Arabs
  • Mike Ghouse
    Celebration of 500th Interfaith Marriage Ceremony American Arabs
  • Orland Park activist Yousif Zegar addresses the Orland Park Village Board meeting on Feb. 5, 2024.
    All United launches to empower local community and drive political change American Arabs

Tag: Middle East

American support for United Nations continues to slip

Posted on April 24, 2024April 24, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on American support for United Nations continues to slip
American support for United Nations continues to slip

American support for United Nations continues to slip By Ray Hanania The United Nations is losing support among Americans, according to a new study released Tuesday by the PEW Research Center, with 37 percent of respondents concluding the country “does not benefit” from membership. In a survey of 3,600 American adults during the first week of…

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Arab World, Arab World Politics, Congress, International news, Middle East, News

New book by Author Fadi Zanayed exposes Israel’s Apartheid system

Posted on April 15, 2024April 15, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on New book by Author Fadi Zanayed exposes Israel’s Apartheid system
New book by Author Fadi Zanayed exposes Israel’s Apartheid system

New book by Author Fadi Zanayed exposes Israel’s Apartheid system In light of the current escalation of tensions in the Middle East between Israel and Iran which was  caused by the Israeli/Hamas War, Observations of ISRAEL’S APARTHEID SYSTEM, (Prime Publishings – Fadi Zanayed, author), is a timely book given that more than half of all…

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American Arabs, Authors, Book Review, Christian & Muslim, Civil Rights, Human Rights, Israel, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan

Ziyad Brothers congratulates brewers of Bavaria non-alcoholic beer for receiving international award

Posted on September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Ziyad Brothers congratulates brewers of Bavaria non-alcoholic beer for receiving international award
Ziyad Brothers congratulates brewers of Bavaria non-alcoholic beer for receiving international award

Ziyad Brothers congratulates brewers of Bavaria non-alcoholic beer for receiving international award Cicero, IL — Swinkels Family Brewers won the “Sustainable Brewery of the Year” award at the Icons of Beer 2023 competition organized by the World Beer Awards, an international organization that also annually rates the best beers. The award was immediately hailed by…

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Saudis launch new Satellite TV channel dedicated to Saudi Culture

Posted on August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on Saudis launch new Satellite TV channel dedicated to Saudi Culture
Saudis launch new Satellite TV channel dedicated to Saudi Culture

Saudis launch new Satellite TV channel dedicated to Saudi Culture His Highness Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister of Culture KSA signs agreement with the Chairman of MBC GROUP to launch a new channel dedicated to Saudi culture. The TV channel, set to broadcast a diverse range of programming focused on the Kingdom’s rich history, in addition to current events, is in…

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Arab World, Culture, International news, Middle East, News, NewsWire, Saudi Arabia, Television

Arab Radio: The Mideast and the Russia-Ukraine Crisis

Posted on March 3, 2022March 5, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab Radio: The Mideast and the Russia-Ukraine Crisis
Arab Radio: The Mideast and the Russia-Ukraine Crisis

Arab Radio: The Mideast and the Russia-Ukraine Crisis Watch the Facebook stream of the radio show by clicking this link Join Dr. Atef Gawad in discussing ” The Mideast and the Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Where does it Stand” with his distinguished guests, on Friday, March 4th, 2022, from 8 to 9 a.m. (EST). Program will air…

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American Arabs, Arab Radio, Arab World, Journalism, Middle East, News, NewsWire, Opinion, Politics, Radio Podcast, Ray Hanania, Spotlight

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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Activism, Christian & Muslim, Civil Rights, Culture, Middle East, News, Palestine & Jordan, refugees

Author releases new book on Libya and its ongoing conflicts

Posted on January 20, 2022January 20, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on Author releases new book on Libya and its ongoing conflicts
Author releases new book on Libya and its ongoing conflicts

Author releases new book on Libya and its ongoing conflicts For centuries, the downfall of one global empire has resulted in the ascension of another. But as Jason Pack shows in his new book, LIBYA AND THE GLOBAL ENDURING DISORDER (Oxford University Press; February, 2022), we are no longer in the post-Cold War World, but are rather…

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An Arab American Thanksgiving

Posted on November 22, 2021December 2, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on An Arab American Thanksgiving
An Arab American Thanksgiving

An Arab American Thanksgiving By Ray Hanania One of the greatest contributions of the Arab World to the Western World is the gift of Arab food, especially in America where the national menu has grown as a result of the arrival of immigrants from around the world. One of the most important food holidays in…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Civil Rights, Commentary, Features, Food, Middle East, News, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania

Stories My Father Told Me by author and artist Helen Zughaib

Posted on November 1, 2021November 1, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Stories My Father Told Me by author and artist Helen Zughaib
Stories My Father Told Me by author and artist Helen Zughaib

Stories My Father Told Me by author and artist Helen Zughaib Stories My Father Told Me: Memories of a Childhood in Syria and Lebanon contains 24 full color plates of original artwork by the established Arab American artist Helen Zughaib and accompany her father Elia Zughaib’s family stories of his childhood in Syria and Lebanon…

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American Arabs, Book Review, Culture, Entertainment, Features, immigrants, Middle East, News

New Book: Empower a Refugee: Peace of Thread & the Backyard Humanity Movement

Posted on November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 By rayhanania 1 Comment on New Book: Empower a Refugee: Peace of Thread & the Backyard Humanity Movement
New Book: Empower a Refugee: Peace of Thread & the Backyard Humanity Movement

New Book: Empower a Refugee: Peace of Thread & the Backyard Humanity Movement Refugees who have fled famine and violence and resettled in the US too often are isolated, disconnected, living in despair. They typically have housing, food, clothing. Yet they miss the large inter-connected families, the all-embracing social fabric of their previous homes. They yearn…

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Book Review, Culture, Entertainment, Features, News, refugees

USS Liberty Veterans, Senator Marco Rubio, and this Constituent

Posted on July 22, 2019July 22, 2019 By Eileen Fleming No Comments on USS Liberty Veterans, Senator Marco Rubio, and this Constituent
USS Liberty Veterans, Senator Marco Rubio, and this Constituent

Inspired on Sunday by a request from a USS Liberty survivor of the Six Day War, this patriotic civilian dedicated Monday as a day of educational outreach to Senator Marco Rubio; Because he had invited this constituent to his mobile office meeting at my local Library because I had “previously contacted” his office regarding the…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Eileen Fleming, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan

Book Review: A Darkly humorous saga set in Post 9/11 America and the Middle East

Posted on May 13, 2019May 13, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Book Review: A Darkly humorous saga set in Post 9/11 America and the Middle East
Book Review: A Darkly humorous saga set in Post 9/11 America and the Middle East

Book Review: A Darkly humorous saga set in Post 9/11 America and the Middle East When All Else Fails by author Rayyan Al-Shawaf begins on September 12th, 2001. It is the story of Hunayn, a luckless and lovelorn Iraqi college student living in Orlando, Florida, after having graduated from high school in Beirut. Hunayn’s life is…

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Arab World, Book Review, Entertainment, Features, mainstream

Anaheim showcases Arabian culture and cuisine

Posted on March 10, 2019March 10, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Anaheim showcases Arabian culture and cuisine
Anaheim showcases Arabian culture and cuisine

Anaheim showcases Arabian culture and cuisine Visit Anaheim is shining a spotlight on the culinary gems in the neighborhood of Little Arabia: Located within minutes from Disneyland, this neighborhood is home to some Middle Eastern food legends, making the area THE destination for the local Middle Eastern community looking to get a taste of home. Whether…

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American Arabs, Culture, Food, News

Rahma Relief Foundation raising money for Yemen in Tawheed Center

Posted on November 11, 2018November 19, 2018 By Saba Ibraheem No Comments on Rahma Relief Foundation raising money for Yemen in Tawheed Center
Rahma Relief Foundation raising money for Yemen in Tawheed Center

Rahma Relief Foundation raising money for Yemen in Tawheed Center By Saba Ibraheem “Humanity work is not something to get a salary from; we started this organization with passion,” Dr. Shadi Zaza, the co-founder and CEO of Rahma Relief Foundation said. On Oct. 10, 2018, tens of people attended the fundraising event that was held…

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American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, Editors Picks, immigrants, mainstream, Middle East, News, refugees

Arab American veteran showcased during Immigrant Heritage Month

Posted on June 2, 2018March 15, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab American veteran showcased during Immigrant Heritage Month
Arab American veteran showcased during Immigrant Heritage Month

Arab American veteran showcased during Immigrant Heritage Month More than 12,000 Arab Americans served in the United States Military during World War II, and many served before and after in other wars defending America. Their service is an important part of Immigrant Heritage Month which is celebrated every June along with the achievements of other…

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American Arabs, Arab American History, Bloggers, Commentary, Features, Middle East, Opinion, Syria

Arabs and Muslims would never be whipped again

Posted on May 23, 2018May 23, 2018 By Abdennour Toumi No Comments on Arabs and Muslims would never be whipped again
Arabs and Muslims would never be whipped again

Arabs and Muslims Would Never Be Whipped Again Arab and Muslim masses are changing the imperialist political culture that has been dealt in the region since Bernard Lewis was born. By Abdennour Toumi Arabs and Muslims these days increasingly disapprove of a scornful Arabic saying used by tyrant regimes and arrogant elite as a tool…

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Abdennour Toumi, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, racism

Tipping and Bargaining in Egypt: Bakhshesh or Sadaqa

Posted on April 18, 2018April 18, 2018 By Abdennour Toumi No Comments on Tipping and Bargaining in Egypt: Bakhshesh or Sadaqa
Tipping and Bargaining in Egypt: Bakhshesh or Sadaqa

Tipping and Bargaining in Egypt: Bakhshesh or Sadaqa The role of tipping in the Arab World in tourism and the economy is important. To most Western tourists particularly Americans, the question of tipping is normal, like adding sales tax to the bill, but in the Middle East, however, the question of tipping, and add to it…

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Abdennour Toumi, Arab World, Bloggers, Business, Commentary, Entertainment, Middle East, North Africa, Opinion, Travel

France’s War on Terror and De-radicalization Policy: The Lone Wolf Spectrum

Posted on March 29, 2018March 29, 2018 By Abdennour Toumi No Comments on France’s War on Terror and De-radicalization Policy: The Lone Wolf Spectrum
France’s War on Terror and De-radicalization Policy: The Lone Wolf Spectrum

France’s War on Terror and De-radicalization Policy: The Lone Wolf Spectrum Both the French national leaders and the Muslims alike are missing the point on this complex thematic, because the dialectical debate is whether France/Europe should focus on the young Arab and Muslim generation leaders on the field. By Abdennour Toumi Last Friday a lone…

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Abdennour Toumi, Arab World, Bloggers, Christian & Muslim, Commentary, Europe, Middle East, Opinion

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    France: Political Compromise vs Political Instability
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    June 27, 2024
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    Zwar ranked the Best Middle East restaurant in Chicagoland suburbs
    June 8, 2024
  • Pictured: Rahm Emanuel, Afghan activist Salman Aftab who was co-chair of the Iftar dinner, and several non-Arab Muslim leaders. Also pictured is Ald. Joe Moore. Photo courtesy of Ray Hanania for Arab News
    Comprehensive look at the failings of former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel
    January 18, 2024
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    Pappas honors Arab American business and community leaders for Heritage Month
    April 29, 2025
  • 04-28-25 Pappas Arab Heritage Month
    Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas recognizes Arab American Heritage Month by honoring business and community leaders
    April 27, 2025
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