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Sheikh Dr. Yusuf al-Qaradawi, calling in to al-Jazeera television, called upon the Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to step down from his leadership in due consideration that there is no solution to the present crisis Read More »

The Egyptian government has been relying on fear to rule its people with an iron fist. The fear has now been lifted. I spent 13 years of my life in Egypt and I understand this fear - a nagging worry that one might be detained indefinitely with no court date or legal representation. Almost every Egyptian is aware of such horror stories, people jailed due to “civil-disobedience” or other politically-driven charges. Even with this backdrop, Egyptians are standing up to make their voices heard. Read More »

Hundreds of thousands of Egyptians take to the streets all over Egypt, protesting the oppressive regime and its tyranny. People demonstrated with the utmost civility, shops were still open, and no looting or violence was reported! Demonstrators clearly stated their political demands: freedom of expression, free elections and rule of law. Reports of police officers joining demonstrators. Read More »

More than 1,600 classified documents detailing the negotiation process between the Palestinian Authority and Israel have been released. The revelations confirm long held suspicions about the intentions of the negotiating parties, which could have serious implications for Islam's third holiest sanctuary. Read More »

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As it retreats into greater indifference toward global opinion, Israel has come to rely on cynical appeals to American technophiles and evangelical Christians. Spencer Ackerman on Netanyahu's last allies. Before the ships dubbed the Gaza Freedom Flotilla had their fateful encounter with the Israel Defence Forces early Monday morning, the ... Read More »

Glenn Greenwald sheds light on the peculiar style of coverage main stream western media adopted as the tragic events of the Freedome Flotilla unfolded: It was clear from the moment news of the flotilla attack emerged that Israel was taking extreme steps to suppress all evidence about what happened other than ... Read More »

Florida Muslim radio-host debates the Israeli Consul General. Read More »

Remember how the celebration of a few Palestinians on 9/11 was flashed around the world to dehumanize them. Why isn't this video that shows Israelis demonstrating in front of the Turkish Embassy and expressing satisfaction with their security apparatus [Source], without regard for the death of innocent humanitarian volunteers making ... Read More »

UPDATE(1): Turkey's "radical Islam" motivations? There is little doubt that brand "Israel" is probably one that most loathed and hated brands in the world & that the killings is a PR disaster for Israel. Thus, the massive Israel PR machine/hasbara is in full-swing. In order to counter the myths and half-truths spread by the Lobby's minions, this is a FACTBOX. PLS SHARE! Read More »