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International Freedom Fleet intends to sail to break the siege on Gaza

The International Freedom Flotilla Alliance has announced plans to provide humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip by sea, in light of the ongoing Israeli attacks and the dire humanitarian situation…

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The Resilient Identity of African American Muslims

Mahasin D. Shamsid-Deen 05 February, 2024 The Muslim American of African descent has a cultural and religious identity that has survived in spite of external and internal assaults. Indeed, no…

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Calls for ceasefire discussions ‘out of order’, Canada mayor says

The mayor of the Canadian city of Oakville has referred to a motion for the council to discuss calling “for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire [in Gaza]; and release of all…

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US city councils call for Israel-Gaza ceasefire

An aerial view of the rally organised by tens of thousands of protesters holding banners and Palestinian flags at the Freedom Plaza to call for an immediate ceasefire for Gaza…

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In ICJ case, Israel ‘arrogance of a colonial power’ gives away its genocidal intent in Gaza: Legal expert

Palestine supporters gather in front of the International Court of Justice building to demonstrate with Palestinian flags and banners during the hearing on the request for interim measures in the…

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South Africa did what the Arab countries should have done, but didn’t

by Dr Amira Abo el-Fetouh It was not done by a neighbouring Arab country that shares its borders, nor an Islamic country that belongs to the same religion. Rather, it…

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Montclair Proclaims January as Islamic Heritage Month

AboutIslam & News Agencies 04 January, 2024 In a city with one of the highest percentages of American Muslim population, the Montclair Town Council has issued a proclamation designating January…

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MAS-ICNA Conventions Opens in Chicago

Muslim News Staff 28 December, 2023 The 22nd Annual MAS-ICNA Convention, one of the largest and most diverse Islamic conventions in North America, kicks off in Chicago Thursday, December 28. The annual convention of…

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‘Our hearts are in Bethlehem,’ Pope Francis says on Christmas Eve

Pope Francis appealed for peace on Sunday while leading Christmas Eve mass at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican as the Israel-Hamas war raged on, Anadolu Agency reports. “Tonight, our hearts are in…

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Colombia’s president meets with Palestinian students

Colombian President Gustavo Petro met with a group of Palestinian students in the capital Bogota on Friday, Anadolu Agency reports. In Casa de Narino, the official presidential residence, Petro wore a scarf…