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Government & Politics
Dutch migrant party boycotts Israel commemoration in parliament
(Euractiv) Dutch migrant party DENK boycotted a commemorative event in parliament for the victims of the recent Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel after Palestinian victims were not included. Outgoing Prime Minister Mark Rutte (VVD/Renew) invited Israeli Ambassador Modi Ephraim to the event, […]
Academics & Education
Surge in Arab, Muslim candidates in Illinois elections may be reflected across US: activists
(Arab News) The number of Arab and Muslim Americans seeking office in the state of Illinois has almost quadrupled from previous years’ elections, and some activists believe it is a response to the Gaza war, as well as rising anti-Arab racism and […]
Converting to Islam
Teenager posted IS videos online to ‘join trend’
(BBC) A teenage Muslim convert who posted Islamic State videos online because he “wanted to join the trend” has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison. Leo Walby, 19, from Swanley, Kent, pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey last […]