Join the August 2 National March in D.C. to Stop the Killing in Gaza
Join thousands of fellow Americans concerned about the slaughter of civilians in Gaza. WHERE: The White House (1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C.) WHEN: Saturday, August 2, Beginning at 1 p.m. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/events/1505340756367346/ Use the hashtags #2DC4Gaza #LetGazaLive #FreePalestine #Protest4Palestine to promote the demonstration on social media. Transportation is being arranged across the country. Email info@answercoalition.org […]
CAIR-CT to Join Call for State Government to Sever Ties with Israel
(HARTFORD, CT, 7/30/14) – The Connecticut chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CT) announced today that it is joining a growing coalition in calling on state officials to sever financial ties with Israel and stop investing in Israel companies and bonds because of it killing of civilians in Gaza. According to the state treasury […]
Statement on False Claim that CAIR-FL Sponsored July 20 Miami Protest
The anti-Muslim hate group The United West has falsely reported that CAIR-Florida was a sponsor of a Sunday, July 20 rally in Miami. The United West also illegally placed CAIR's licensed logo, without our permission, on a video that it produced. CAIR-Florida was not part of, did not plan, did not sponsor, did not participate in, […]
CAIR Alert: Tariq Khdeir to Appear at Congressional Briefing ‘Is Israel complying with U.S. and international laws?’
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 7/29/14) — On Friday, August 1, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, will co-sponsor a congressional briefing from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in 2103 Rayburn House Office Building to discuss whether Israel is complying with U.S. and international laws in its injuring and killing […]
CAIR Urges Support for White House Candlelight Vigil on Gaza Killings
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 7/29/14) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, calls on all citizens of conscience to take part in a silent candlelight vigil in front of the White House on Wednesday, July 30 at 7 p.m. in memory of the Palestinians who have lost their […]
CAIR-NY Asks Jewish Leaders to Repudiate NJ Rabbi’s Call for Mass Killing in Gaza
(NEW YORK, N.Y., 7/29/14) — The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) today called on Jewish leaders in that state to repudiate what amounted to a call for mass killing of civilians in Gaza. At a recent rally in support of Israel's bombing campaign in Gaza that has so far resulted […]
CAIR-San Diego to Launch Letter-Writing Campaign for Gaza
Several thousand letters have already been signed by San Diego Muslims calling for end to killing in Gaza (SAN DIEGO, CA, 7/29/14) — On Wednesday, July 30, the San Diego Office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, California (CAIR-CA) will hold a news conference to announce the launch of a letter-writing to call for an […]
Bay Area Family That Lost 30 Relatives in Israeli Attack to Accept Condolences Tonight
(SANTA CLARA, CA, 7/25/14) — This evening, the California relatives of a Palestinian family who lost 30 relatives in an Israeli attack over the weekend will receive condolences and hold a memorial service at the Blossom Valley Muslim Community Center in San Jose. Israeli fighter jets blew up the family’s home while they were gathered […]
Washington State Muslims Deliver Eid Gifts to Neighbors
(SEATTLE, WA, 7/25/2014) — Muslims statewide will visit their neighbors of other faiths and backgrounds on Sunday (July 27), Monday (July 28) and Tuesday (July 29) to deliver Eid ul-Fitr greetings and gifts as part of a statewide initiative by the Council on American-Islamic Relations of Washington State (CAIR-WA) marking the end of the month-long […]
CAIR-LA Seeks Public’s Help in Identifying Man Who Attacked Muslim Woman
(ANAHEIM, CA, 7/24/14) – The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today called for the public's help in identifying a suspect who allegedly attacked a Muslim woman wearing an Islamic head scarf (hijab). On Wednesday, July 2, at approximately 4:30 p.m., the Muslim woman was reportedly attacked in the parking […]