What Muslim ban? Trump tries to sidestep years of Islamophobia
“famous travel ban” on some Muslim countries WASHINGTON – In September, former President Donald Trump was still promising to reinstate what he called his “famous travel ban” on some Muslim countries. He falsely claimed over the summer that Vice-President Kamala Harris “wants to deposit thousands of jihadist sympathisers in Minnesota”. And he said Democrats have […]
Famous Jews Who Oppose a Zionist State
Prominent Jewish Critics of Israel Intellectuals and Academics Religious Figures Activists and Writers Performers and Artists Political Figures It’s important to note that opposition to or criticism of Israeli policies does not necessarily equate to opposition to Israel’s existence. Many of these figures advocate for changes in Israeli policies rather than the dissolution of the […]
US Professors Confront Backlash for Palestine Advocacy
US Professors Face Consequences for Supporting Pro-Palestine Campus Protests Several professors at universities around the US are facing disciplinary actions in regard to their support for the pro-Palestine movement and their students holding protests on college campuses. At Columbia University, Katherine Franke, law professor and the director of the Center for Gender and Sexuality Law at Columbia Law School, […]
Over 500,000 people have fled to Syria from Lebanon due to Israel-Hezbollah war
Lebanon Sees Surge in Cross-Border Movement Since September 23, Lebanon has “recorded the crossing of 348,237 Syrian citizens and 156,505 Lebanese citizens into Syrian territory”, a Lebanese disaster management unit statement said. A man runs for cover as a smoke raises in the background following an Israeli airstrike in Dahieh, Beirut, Lebanon, on October 4. […]
Hezbollah confirms death of senior commander in line to replace Hassan Nasrallah
Israel Kills Key Hezbollah Leader in Airstrike The Israeli military says it eliminated a Hezbollah commander who was widely expected to take control of the terrorist organization. Israel said it killed Hashem Safieddine, a powerful cleric who was expected to succeed Hassan Nasrallah, in an airstrike earlier this month. The strike killed some 25 other […]
Poll: Trump Holds Lead With Arab Americans
State of the Union: Harris fails to find footing with Muslim voters. The former President Donald Trump has found an unlikely well of support heading into the final stretch of the 2024 presidential election. Arab Americans narrowly prefer Trump Despite Trump’s open support of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel’s continued bombing campaigns in Gaza […]
With Hezbollah weakened by Israel, its political opponents see an opportunity
BEIRUT — Under heavy attack from Israel, the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has been seriously weakened militarily in recent weeks, with many of its top leaders killed, and at least some of its arsenal destroyed. That has raised hopes among its opponents both foreign and domestic that it may also be vulnerable politically. Hezbollah is also […]
Israel: Promising successor to Nasrallah killed
Israel Kills Senior Hezbollah Leader Israel’s military says it has killed senior Hezbollah official Hashem Safi al-Din in Lebanon. Safi al-Din, who was considered the most promising successor to the previously killed Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah, was “eliminated” around three weeks ago during an attack in the capital Beirut, the Israeli military announced on Platform […]
If the fighting stops in Lebanon, can its beleaguered army keep the peace?
Lebanese Army Seen as Stabilizing Force Amid Conflict As Lebanon endures more rounds of Israeli air and ground attacks, those peering into the distance at a gloomy horizon continue to point to the Lebanese army as one of the few state institutions capable of providing a stabilizing influence if there is a ceasefire between Israel […]
Islamophobia in France – Policy continuing since 20th century
Islamophobia in France: A Growing Concern France is one of the Western European countries with the largest Muslim population. However, France is also among the countries where Islamophobia is most widespread. This discriminatory policy of France has been under global scrutiny for many years. These forms of discrimination, which have even become the subject of […]
