The root cause of the confrontation with Israel
By Bilal Hassan Al- Arabiya: Last Friday, the al-Aqsa Mosque transformed from a Palestinian, Arab and Islamic symbol to a scene of confrontation and clashes between Palestinian civilians and the […]
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A Q Farhat
A Retired Asst Professor of Pediatrics currently working in Canada.
Netanyahu: Government will maintain the holy places in Jerusalem to ensure freedom of worship for all religions.
Middle East Monitor: Netanyahu criticises Abbas and claims Jerusalem is the “eternal capital of the Jews” Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has attacked President Mahmoud Abbas for his speech at […]
Trapped in a Legal Limbo, Indonesia’s Ahmadis Look for a Home
Jakarta Globe: Mataram. More than a hundred displaced followers of the Islamic Ahmadiyah sect who for years have had to live in shelters in Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara, have still […]
Jordan Islamists want urgent Arab meeting on Jerusalem
Jordan’s opposition Islamists urged King Abdullah II on Wednesday to call an emergency Arab summit in a bid to protect Jerusalem from “Judaization.” “We urge you to lead Arab, Muslim […]
Al-Quds Conference Decides To Head To UN
International Middle East Media Centre: The Al-Quds Arab Conference, held in Doha – Qatar, concluded its deliberations on Monday with a decision to head to the United Nations over the […]
Pan-European Islamic organization condemns attack against al-Aqsa mosque
BRUSSELS, Feb 27 (KUNA) — The Federation of Islamic Organisations in Europe (FIOE) Monday condemned in the strongest terms the escalating Israeli attacks on the blessed al-Aqsa Mosque, which entered a critical phase in recent weeks and days. The Federation in a statement warned that such violations have reached a […]
Arab MKs: Harming al-Aqsa will lead to global jihad
Ynetnews: Right wing Knesset Members on Sunday attacked Arab-Israeli lawmakers for taking part in the International Conference for Defense of Jerusalem, which is being held in Doha. The official website […]
Doha Conference – proposal to go to UN for action against Israel
President Mahmoud Abbas explained that the conference is being held at a very delicate stage, Al-Quds is facing challenges and dangers which cannot be ignored anymore. GULF TIMES: Palestinian President […]
Jesus predicted advent of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) in Bible found in Turkey
Source: Emirates 24/7 Turkish culture and tourism minister says Vatican has asked to see the book….. Turkey says it has acquired a 1,500-year-old Bible in which Jesus Christ is believed […]
Making Muhammad a role model
Donny Syofyan, Jakarta Post: We are grateful that we will be able to commemorate the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). This is an event that will […]
PCHR Weekly Report: 25 Palestinians wounded, 21 abducted in 74 Israeli incursions
International Middle East Media Center Editorial Group In its Weekly Report on Israeli Human Rights Violations in the Occupied Palestinian Territories for the week of 16 – 22 Feb. 2012, […]
Clashes Took Place at The Al-Aqsa Mosque
International Middle East Media Centre: Palestinian sources reported Friday that clashes took place between dozens of youths at the Al-Aqsa mosque in occupied East Jerusalem, and Israeli soldiers who fired […]
There are no barriers in the Jewish State
The Jerusalem Post: Any barriers to religious freedom are not tolerated in the Jewish State. As you can see here, Ahmadiyya, Bahai, Samaritans, Circassians, Christians, Druze and Muslims are all free […]
Report: 150 violations on Al-Aqsa Mosque during 2011
BNA: Occupied Jerusalem, Feb.23 (BNA) – A report issued by Al Aqsa Institution said today that 150 Israeli violations targeted Al Aqsa Mosque last year. The detailed report showed that […]
Cabinet Condemns Raid against Al-Aqsa Mosque, House Demolition
Wafa: Palestinian News Agency: RAMALLAH, February 21, 2012 (WAFA) – The Cabinet Tuesday condemned continuous attempts by Israeli settlers and extremists to raid Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem’s Old City and […]
For Hungry Elephants, the Next Meal Could Be Poison
Jakarta Globe: Angry residents of Nunukan, East Kalimantan, are threatening to set out poison for a group of elephants blamed for destroying crops in the area. (AFP Photo) Angry residents […]
Attack on Ahmadiyah: Police names 20 Suspects but no arrests
Jakarta Globe: Cianjur, West Java. Twenty men have been named suspects in the Friday attack on a mosque used by Ahmadiyah sect members in Cipeuyeum village, Cianjur, West Java, police […]
Muslims: Israel to Give Half of Al Aqsa to Jews
Al Aqsa Center says that Israel will create a Jewish section of Al Aqsa, similar to Hevron’s Cave of Patriarchs. Arutz Sheva: By Gil Ronen The Al Aqsa Center has […]
Archaeologists bringing Jerusalem’s ancient Roman city back to life
Excavations of the Roman city Aelia Capitolina, built on the ruins of Second Temple-period Jerusalem, have unearthed a few surprises. By Nir Hasson Haaretz If you look at a map […]
Police Restrict Entry of Worshipers into Al-Aqsa Mosque
Israeli Police Restrict Entry of Worshipers into Al-Aqsa Mosque Occupied Palestine: JERUSALEM, February 21, 2012 (WAFA) – Israeli police Tuesday imposed restrictions on entry of Palestinians under 40 years of […]