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us-news25 days ago•184 min saved

Palestinian protester Leqaa Kordia freed after a year in US immigration detention

Leqaa Kordia, a Palestinian activist arrested at a Columbia University protest and detained for overstaying her student visa, was released from the Prairieland Detention Center in Texas after more than a year in custody. An immigration judge ordered release on bond, the third such order amid DHS stays, and prosecutors ultimately dropped the charges “in the interest of justice.” Her lawyers say the case was politically motivated; DHS counters she violated immigration laws. The release drew support from Amnesty International and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

via CNN|

#columbia-university #detention #immigration

world1 month ago•10 min saved

Palestinian American Killed by Israeli Settlers Triggers Silence From PA Leaders

Alex Skopic reports that Nasrallah Abu Siyam, a 19-year-old Palestinian living in Mukhmas and a U.S. citizen born in Philadelphia, was fatally shot during a Feb. 18 raid by Israeli settlers aided by IDF forces as they tried to steal livestock; the piece catalogs a surge in West Bank violence and argues that U.S. officials, especially Pennsylvania's Governor Josh Shapiro and Senator John Fetterman, have failed to publicly condemn the killing, contrasting with comments from Rashida Tlaib and Brendan Boyle; the author accuses Shapiro and Fetterman of prioritizing support for Israel over protecting their own constituents and questions Shapiro's suitability for a future presidential run.

via Home ❧ Current Affairs|

#israeli-settler-violence #josh-shapiro #palestine

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Family of Palestinian-American teen seeks accountability after West Bank killing

The family of Nasrallah Abu Siyam, a 19-year-old Palestinian-American, demands accountability after he was fatally shot by an Israeli settler near Ramallah in the West Bank; the incident is part of ongoing concerns about settler violence and impunity, with the US monitoring the situation and Israel launching an operational review.

via BBC|

#accountability #israeli-settlers #palestinian-american

world1 month ago•5 min saved

West Bank Settler Attack Kills Palestinian American Amid Escalating Violence

Palestinian American Nasrallah Abu Siyam, 19, was killed by Israeli settlers during an attack on a village near Ramallah in the West Bank as clashes with residents erupted; Israeli forces reportedly used riot-dispersal methods, and the incident underscores a surge in West Bank violence and international concern over accountability for settlers and ongoing settlement expansion.

via The Guardian|

#israel-palestinian-conflict #nasrallah-abu-siyam #palestinian-american

world8 months ago•2 min saved

Convicted Killer of Palestinian-American Boy Dies in Prison

A landlord in Illinois who was sentenced to 53 years for the murder of 6-year-old Palestinian American Wadee Alfayoumi and the wounding of his mother has died in custody. The attack was motivated by anti-Muslim hate linked to the Israel-Hamas conflict, and the case highlighted ongoing issues of anti-Muslim discrimination in the community.

via CNN|

#anti-muslim-discrimination #child-murder #hate-crime

world8 months ago•2 min saved

Landlord who murdered Palestinian-American boy dies in prison

Joseph Czuba, a landlord convicted of murdering 6-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi and injuring his mother in a hate crime targeting their Islamic faith, has died in custody after being sentenced to 53 years in prison. The attack, motivated by the Israel-Hamas conflict, heightened fears of anti-Muslim sentiment in the community.

via NPR|

#anti-muslim-discrimination #hate-crime #landlord-death

world8 months ago•1 min saved

Illinois Man Convicted of Killing Palestinian-American Boy Dies in Prison

Joseph Czuba, an Illinois landlord convicted of murdering his Palestinian-American tenant Wadea al-Fayoume in a hate crime linked to the Israel-Gaza conflict, died in prison after serving less than three months of his 53-year sentence. The attack, motivated by religious hatred, resulted in Czuba stabbing the boy 26 times, and his mother was also injured. Czuba's death at age 73 leaves ongoing concerns about anti-Muslim and anti-Palestinian sentiments.

via BBC|

#anti-muslim-discrimination #hate-crime #illinois

crime8 months ago•2 min saved

Illinois Man Convicted in Hate Crime Killing of Palestinian Boy Dies in Custody

Joseph Czuba, an Illinois landlord convicted of murdering 6-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi in a hate crime motivated by anti-Muslim sentiment, died in custody two months after being sentenced to 53 years in prison. The attack occurred in October 2023, shortly after Hamas's attack on Israel, and drew significant community and media attention.

via The New York Times|

#crime #custody-death #hate-crime

world8 months ago•2 min saved

Illinois man convicted of hate crime murder of Palestinian boy dies in custody

A US man, Joseph Czuba, who was convicted of the hate crime murder of six-year-old Palestinian-American Wadee Alfayoumi and the attack on his mother, has died in prison. Czuba was sentenced to 53 years for the attack, which was motivated by anti-Muslim sentiment linked to the Gaza war. The case drew significant attention and highlighted rising hostility against Muslims in the US.

via Al Jazeera|

#hate-crime #islamophobia #murder

world8 months ago•2 min saved

Illinois man convicted of killing Palestinian American boy dies in prison

A landlord, Joseph Czuba, who murdered a Palestinian American boy and wounded his mother in a hate crime linked to the Israel-Hamas conflict, died in prison after being sentenced to 53 years. The attack was fueled by anti-Muslim sentiment, and the case highlighted rising hostility against Muslims and Palestinians in the US.

via The Guardian|

#attack #hate-crime #islamophobia

world9 months ago•3 min saved

US Citizen Killed in West Bank Settler Attack

A Palestinian-American, Sayfollah Musallet, was killed by Israeli settlers in the West Bank during an attack that also resulted in the death of another Palestinian man, Razek Hussein al-Shalabi. The incident occurred amid escalating violence by settlers against Palestinians, with the US family calling for an investigation and accountability. The Israeli military's response and the broader context of settler violence and military presence highlight ongoing tensions in the region.

via The Guardian|

#human-rights #israeli-settlers #palestinian-american

world9 months ago•2 min saved

Palestinian American killed in West Bank settler attack, US responds

A 20-year-old Palestinian American from Florida, Sayfollah Kamel Musallet, was beaten to death by Israeli settlers in the West Bank while visiting family, prompting calls for investigation and justice from his family and the U.S. government.

via The Washington Post|

#death #israeli-settlers #palestinian-american

world-news2 years ago•4 min saved

"Palestinian American Doctor's Displeasure with Biden's Handling of Gaza Unravels White House Ramadan Gathering"

Palestinian American doctor Thaer Ahmad walked out of a meeting with President Biden and other Arab and Muslim leaders, explaining that he did so out of respect for his community's mourning and to express the hurt and pain felt by the Palestinian American community. Ahmad, who had traveled to Gaza earlier this year, urged President Biden to prevent an invasion of Rafah, emphasizing the dire situation and the suffering of innocent people in Gaza. He also highlighted the need for urgent action to stop the looming Rafah invasion and shared his firsthand experiences of witnessing the impact of the conflict on civilians and healthcare workers in Gaza.

via CBS News|

#gaza #palestinian-american #president-biden

politics2 years ago•5 min saved

White House Adapts Ramadan Plans Amid Gaza Conflict

A Palestinian American doctor, Dr. Thaer Ahmad, walked out of a meeting with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in protest of the administration's support for Israel's war in Gaza. The meeting, originally planned as an iftar dinner, was changed to a policy discussion due to concerns about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Ahmad, who had traveled to Gaza earlier this year, expressed disappointment and concern over the suffering in the region and handed Biden a letter from an eight-year-old orphaned girl. The incident highlights the tensions and political challenges faced by the Biden administration in its relationship with Arab, Palestinian, and Muslim American communities.

via CNN|

#biden #gaza #israel-hamas-war

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"Michigan Democrat Withdraws Support for Biden in 2024 Due to Israel Stance"

Longtime Michigan Democrat Terry Ahwal won't support President Biden in 2024 due to his support for Israel, urging others to vote "uncommitted" in protest of his handling of the Israel-Hamas conflict. Ahwal, a Palestinian American, has been a longtime supporter of Democrats but feels their stance on Israel is unacceptable. Rep. Rashida Tlaib also encourages Michigan residents to vote "uncommitted" in protest. Ahwal's husband, while sharing her views on the conflict, is concerned about democracy and is likely to still vote for Biden due to the potential alternative of Trump.

via Fox News|

#democratic-party #israel #michigan-democrat