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To what extent is Hezbollah responsible for the current crisis in Lebanon?

Posted on January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 By Ghassan Rubeiz 1 Comment on To what extent is Hezbollah responsible for the current crisis in Lebanon?
To what extent is Hezbollah responsible for the current crisis in Lebanon?

To what extent is Hezbollah responsible for the current crisis in Lebanon? By Ghassan Michel Rubeiz The Lebanese remain split over the issue of the armed presence of Hezbollah. Stuck in a stalemate, absent honest local dialogue, the situation of the country moves from bad to worse. What comes next? On January 13, the outgoing…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Ghassan Rubeiz, Iran, Lebanon, Opinion, Saudi Arabia, Syria

This Thanksgiving, let’s use our Blessings for good

Posted on November 23, 2022November 23, 2022 By News Editor News Editor No Comments on This Thanksgiving, let’s use our Blessings for good
This Thanksgiving, let’s use our Blessings for good

This Thanksgiving, let’s use our Blessings for good By Nihad Awad Thanksgiving is a time that evokes many feelings and memories. For many of us, it is a reminder of the appalling crimes committed against Native Americans throughout our nation’s history – and that is indeed something that must not be forgotten. But Thanksgiving is…

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World community should do more than rejecting Israel’s baseless terrorist accusation against Palestinian NGOs

Posted on January 12, 2022January 12, 2022 By Ghassan Rubeiz No Comments on World community should do more than rejecting Israel’s baseless terrorist accusation against Palestinian NGOs
World community should do more than rejecting Israel’s baseless terrorist accusation against Palestinian NGOs

World community should do more than rejecting Israel’s baseless terrorist accusation against Palestinian NGOs By Ghassan Michel Rubeiz Israel continues to invent methods to silence voices of justice, using the “law of the land” as a pretext. A policy of discouraging Palestinian civil society is bound to encourage alternative methods of resistance: possibly a third…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Ghassan Rubeiz, Israel, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan

The Political Grapevine/The Tabboun, Friday Dec. 16, 2021

Posted on December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on The Political Grapevine/The Tabboun, Friday Dec. 16, 2021
The Political Grapevine/The Tabboun, Friday Dec. 16, 2021

The Political Grapevine/The Tabboun Friday, Dec. 17, 2021 A mix of political items involving mainstream American political candidates, and Arab and Muslim candidates and public officials. If you have news email it to former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania at rghanania@gmail.com. By Ray Hanania Palestinian Professor Iyeman Chehade, who has a brilliant understanding of…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Civil Rights, Commentary, Congress, News, Opinion, Politics, Quick News, Ray Hanania, Tabboun, US Arab Politics

Israel’s Government hypocrisy in full display in its violence in Sheikh Jarrah

Posted on August 3, 2021August 3, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Israel’s Government hypocrisy in full display in its violence in Sheikh Jarrah
Israel’s Government hypocrisy in full display in its violence in Sheikh Jarrah

Israel’s Government hypocrisy in full display in its violence in Sheikh Jarrah Arab News columnist Ray Hanania explores the ethical, legal and moral hypocrisies of Israel’s government’s efforts to evict non-Jews from their homes in the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Sheikh Jarrah. In his column, Hanania argues that if Israel’s government asserts that homes and…

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The Breach of the Capitol: An American Wake Up Call  

Posted on January 7, 2021January 7, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on The Breach of the Capitol: An American Wake Up Call  
The Breach of the Capitol: An American Wake Up Call  

The Breach of the Capitol: An American Wake Up Call    By Imad Hamad   I am an independent. I always vote for the person not the party. My political identity is that I am simply a proud American citizen. I am naturalized- an American by choice.  Since 1980, the year I landed in America, I have learned to…

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Bloggers, Civil Rights, Commentary, Congress, Election, mainstream, Opinion, Senate

UAE-Israel normalization is not a breakthrough in peace making

Posted on August 15, 2020August 15, 2020 By Ghassan Rubeiz 1 Comment on UAE-Israel normalization is not a breakthrough in peace making
UAE-Israel normalization is not a breakthrough in peace making

UAE-Israel normalization is not a breakthrough in peace making By Ghassan Michel Rubeiz Addressing the normalization of diplomatic relations between the United Arab Emirate and Israel on August 13 as a “Mideast peace breakthrough” is a stark exaggeration. For Palestinians, Western media’s perspective is false and provocative; it feels like the world community denies that…

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American Arabs, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Ghassan Rubeiz, Gulf States, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan, Politics, US Arab Politics

Sudan’s Defining Moment: the Uneasy Transition to Democracy

Posted on August 6, 2019August 6, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Sudan’s Defining Moment: the Uneasy Transition to Democracy
Sudan’s Defining Moment: the Uneasy Transition to Democracy

Sudan’s Defining Moment: the Uneasy Transition to Democracy Guest Op-Ed on the aftermath of Mar al-Bashir’s forced rem,oval from office and the negotiations to form a new government and establish Democracy. By Magdi A. Mofadal The Sudanese people, who pioneered in the Arab world in October 1964 with their first-ever “Arab Spring”, surprised the world…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Guest Columnist, Middle East, North Africa, Opinion

For his own good, Saudi Crown Prince must seek graceful exit from Yemen

Posted on November 26, 2018November 26, 2018 By Ghassan Rubeiz No Comments on For his own good, Saudi Crown Prince must seek graceful exit from Yemen
For his own good, Saudi Crown Prince must seek graceful exit from Yemen

For his own good, Saudi Crown Prince must seek graceful exit from Yemen Saudi military actions in Yemen have caused a humanitarian disaster. With the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, the situation has built up pressure to require Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to end conflict By Ghassan Michel Rubeiz The civil war in…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Ghassan Rubeiz, Gulf States, Middle East, Opinion, Saudi Arabia

Arab Radio: Aftermath of November 6 election on Arab Americans

Posted on November 8, 2018March 30, 2022 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab Radio: Aftermath of November 6 election on Arab Americans
Arab Radio: Aftermath of November 6 election on Arab Americans

Arab Radio: Aftermath of November 6 election on Arab Americans Radio host Ray Hanania will discuss the aftermath of the November 6, 2018 on Tuesday on the Arab Americans. How will the national election results impact Arab and Muslim Americans.  Who are some of the Arab American candidates who won election? To listen to the…

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My Column on Cellular company rip-offs

Posted on March 28, 2017October 2, 2018 By rayhanania No Comments on My Column on Cellular company rip-offs
My Column on Cellular company rip-offs

My Column on Cellular company rip-offs Cellular companies are engaged in a war for consumer accounts but many are not being honest. Here’s my horrible experience with Sprint where I was a loyal customer for 15 years By Ray Hanania I was a loyal customer with Sprint for 15 years using their cell phone service…

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