Donald Trump’s travel ban: Why? And why now? US administration says order aims to keep America safe, but advocates say ‘arbitrary’ ban will keep families apart. Al Jazeera · Jun 5, 2025
What is Betar US, the group pushing to deport pro-Palestinian students? The Zionist group is one of many supporting calls by Trump to deport pro-Palestine students from the US. Al Jazeera · Mar 25, 2025
Marco Rubio Plans to Use AI to 'Revoke' Visas of Students Who Appear 'Pro-Hamas' on Social Media Marco Rubio is spearheading a new initiative, dubbed "Catch and Revoke," aimed at canceling visas for foreign nationals who express support for Hamas online. Latin Times · Mar 7, 2025
‘Insane’: Rights advocates denounce Trump’s call for US to ‘own’ Gaza US president’s proposal for Gaza during news conference with Israeli PM Netanyahu prompts bewilderment and rebuke. Al Jazeera · Feb 5, 2025
ADL faces backlash for defending Elon Musk’s raised-arm gesture After previously feuding with Musk, pro-Israel group rushes to defend gesture, which critics compared with Nazi salute. Al Jazeera · Jan 22, 2025
Michigan community remembers American killed in Lebanon by Israeli strike Kamel Jawad was killed on October 1 while volunteering in his hometown of Nabatieh, said his family. Al Jazeera · Oct 7, 2024
US arranges flights to bring Americans out of Lebanon as others seek escape U.S.-arranged flights have brought about 250 Americans and their relatives out of Lebanon this week during escalated fighting between Israel and Hezbollah The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2024
‘As if we don’t exist’: Under bombs in Lebanon, Americans feel abandoned Critics say the US rushed to evacuate its citizens in Israel last year. For Lebanon, the response has been much slower. Al Jazeera · Oct 3, 2024
‘It legitimizes us’: the minority businesses still fighting for recognition Middle Eastern and north African business owners couldn’t get certified in the US – but a new wave of entrepreneurs is changing that The Guardian - US · Aug 11, 2024
Dearborn Voters Unlikely To Support Harris-Walz Ticket Vice President Harris faces skepticism in Dearborn, Michigan, over her choice of running mate and stance on Israel, needing to navigate delicate balances t... Top News · Aug 9, 2024
US candidate Jill Stein considering vocal Palestine advocates for VP spot Shortlist of running mates for Green Party candidate includes two Arab Americans from the swing state of Michigan. Al Jazeera · Aug 3, 2024
Biden’s legacy is Gaza genocide, Palestinian rights advocates say As politicians laud US president’s character, critics say Biden will be remembered for his support for Israeli ‘crimes’. Al Jazeera · Jul 22, 2024
‘Transformative’: US Census to add Middle Eastern, North African category Advocates have long said census count has left communities invisible, but say change is only ‘first step’. Al Jazeera · Mar 28, 2024
Biden signs order to shield Palestinians in US from deportation President grants deferral to about 6,000 Palestinians for next 18 months, citing worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza The Guardian - US · Feb 14, 2024
The Guardian - US · Feb 10, 2024 Meta’s review of hate speech policy sparks concern of further censorship of pro-Palestinian content Arab, Muslim and pro-Palestinian organizations expressed alarm about company’s policy on ‘Zionist’ in meeting
The Guardian - US · Nov 27, 2023 Biden condemns shooting of Palestinian students in Vermont President says ‘there is no place for violence or hate in America’ after suspect arrested on Sunday
WEKU · Nov 17, 2023 As threats against Jews, Arabs and Muslims rise, Justice Department looks to help The Justice Department is engaging with the Jewish, Arab and Muslim communities in the U.S. as they face a wave of threats since the start of the Israel-Hamas war.
Al Jazeera · Oct 19, 2023 Frustration, concern rise among Arab Americans over Israel’s war on Gaza Arab American advocates decry ‘dehumanisation’ of Palestinians after killing of six-year-old in suspected hate crime.
Al Jazeera · Sep 25, 2023 Israel foreign minister says US will allow visa-free travel for Israelis US rights advocates oppose Israel’s entry into Visa Waiver Program because of its treatment of Arab Americans.
Al Jazeera · Jul 28, 2023 Israel’s US visa waiver push draws anger among Palestinian Americans Visa-free travel for Israelis to US would ‘reward’ Israel for decades of abuse against US citizens, advocates say.
Al Jazeera · May 25, 2023 US releases plan to combat anti-Semitism amid definition debate Biden administration stops short of officially adopting IHRA anti-Semitism definition favoured by pro-Israel groups.
The Guardian - US · Apr 3, 2023 Shia Muslim scholars denied entry into US suspect religious bias Some believe that a 2015 law restricting entry to those who have traveled to Iraq or Iran – where Shias make pilgrimages – is to blame
Al Jazeera · Feb 15, 2023 Nikki Haley’s Israel advocacy defined her tenure at UN: Advocates The former US envoy to the UN, who is seeking the White House in 2024, has a history of lauding and defending Israel.
Al Jazeera · Jun 22, 2022 ‘Frightening’: US appeals court upholds Arkansas anti-BDS law Advocates say ruling will ‘flip the First Amendment on its head’ and endanger the free speech rights of all Americans.
Al Jazeera · May 17, 2022 US plan to remove Kahanist group from ‘terror’ list draws concern Advocates say US should include more far-right Israeli groups on ‘terrorism’ blacklist, not delist Kahane Chai.