ISLAM-OPED: Time for Mideast Policy Based on Justice
ISLAM-OPED: TIME FOR A MIDEAST POLICY BASED ON PEACE AND JUSTICE FOR ALL ISLAM-OPED is a national syndication service of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) designed to offer an American Muslim perspective on current political, social and religious issues. ISLAM-OPED commentaries are offered free-of-charge to one media outlet in each market area. Permission for […]
CAIR Asks Bush To Protect Americans Under Attack By Israel
In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful – BREAKING NEWS – CAIR ASKS BUSH TO PROTECT AMERICANS UNDER ATTACK BY ISRAELU.S. citizens trapped in S. Lebanon describe horrific scenes (WASHINGTON, D.C., 7/26/06) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today called on President Bush to protect the lives of American citizens trapped in […]
Lebanese Ambassador Briefs CAIR on Aid Efforts
In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LEBANESE AMBASSADOR BRIEFS CAIR ON AID EFFORTSEmbassy to host ‘Humanitarian Appeal for Lebanon’ open house (WASHINGTON, D.C., 7/26/06) – Representatives of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) met today with the Lebanese ambassador in Washington, D.C., to offer the Muslim community’s condolences for […]
TX Rep Calls for ‘Humanitarian Corridor’ in Lebanon
TX Rep Calls for ‘Humanitarian Corridor’ in Lebanon H.RES.945 Expressing deep concern at the ongoing violence in the Middle East, and particularly the current hostilities between the State of Israel and Hezbollah which have intensified since July 12, 2006. Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas submitted the following resolution. . . RESOLUTION Expressing deep concern at the […]
CA: Congresswoman to Recognize Muslim Community Clinic
(Washington, DC – 7/24/06) – On Wednesday, July 26, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) will recognize the historic contribution of a Muslim-American founded community health center in Los Angeles on the floor of the House of Representatives. During the last ten years, University Muslim Medical Association (UMMA) Community Clinic has provided free and low cost health […]
Kepel: Washington Deaf to Arab Views
The war unfolding in the Middle East marks a new era. For Israel and the Palestinians, it is the end of any prospect for peace. For Israel and Hizbullah, it is the beginning of a death struggle. For newly reborn Lebanon, led by a West-leaning government that sprang from last year’s anti-Syrian Cedar Revolution, it’s […]
Doctor Says ‘Phosphorus Weapons’ Cause Suffering
[A note to readers: This news report, originally aired on CNN International, contains graphic images.] CNN video correspondent, Karl Penhaul, follows a family that had been mistakenly caught in an Israeli air strike. The doctor treating the family says that there is phosphorus in the weapons that cause extremely painful burns on it’s victims.
Israel Uses Phosphorous Arms
Lebanon’s president accused Israel on Monday of using phosphorous bombs in its 13-day offensive and urged the United Nations to demand an immediate ceasefire. “According to the Geneva Convention, when they use phosphorous bombs and laser bombs, is that allowed against civilians and children?” President Emile Lahoud asked on France’s RFI radio. An Israeli military […]
Israeli Missiles Strike Ambulances in Lebanon
Tyre, Lebanon – Kasem Chaalan had an inkling something bad would happen. Chaalan, 28, was hurrying out of the headquarters of the local chapter of the Lebanese Red Cross late Sunday evening to pick up some wounded. As he rushed toward the door, he asked his colleagues lounging in the office in this southern Lebanese […]
Officials: 7 Civilians Killed by Israeli Missile
BEIRUT, Lebanon – An Israeli missile struck a house in south Lebanon early Tuesday, killing seven people, hospital and security officials said. Another person, a woman, was wounded in the attack in the market town of Nabatiyeh, officials said.