The Latest Breaking News from Ahmed Rehab

Biden unveils new strategy to combat Islamophobia as Israel-Hamas war continues

The Biden White House is grappling with soaring criticism within the Muslim American community for its support of Israel’s ongoing military attack on Hamas in Gaza, as the Palestinian death toll, in the thousands, is rising.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 2, 2023

Mother of Palestinian-American boy stabbed to death asks for ‘prayers for peace’

Hanaan Shahin, 32, was stabbed a dozen times in the vicious attack, allegedly carried out by her landlord Joseph Czuba

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023

Anti-Muslim hate worse now than post-9/11, city’s Muslim advocates say

“This is causing shockwaves in our community. There is palpable fear,” said Ahmed Rehab, executive director of the Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 20, 2023

Funeral held for 6-year-old boy fatally stabbed in Plainfield, targeted because of faith authorities said

Thousands of people flocked to the Mosque Foundation in Bridgeview to mourn Wadea Al-Fayoume. Mourners waved Palestinian flags and called for peace.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 16, 2023

Landlord fatally stabbed 6-year-old Muslim boy after listening to conservative radio, prosecutors say

Joseph Czuba appeared in Will County court Monday, two days after he allegedly attacked the boy and his mother, Hanaan Shahin.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 16, 2023

Biden condemns Chicago hate crime attack on Palestinian mother and child: ‘Shocked and sickened’

Six-year-old Wadea Al-Fayoume was stabbed 26 times ‘for being Muslim’

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023

Palestinian-American boy stabbed to death in Gaza war-related killing in US

The boy, 6, was stabbed 26 times with large military-style knife, according to autopsy, while his mother is in hospital.

Al Jazeera · Oct 15, 2023

Palestinian American boy stabbed to death, his mom wounded in Plainfield hate crime motivated by war in Israel, police say

Joseph Czuba, who rented a room to Hanaan Shahin and her son, Wadea Al-Fayoume, is charged with murder, attempted murder and two counts of a hate crime after he allegedly attacked the boy and his mother Saturday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 15, 2023

Suburban Chicago officer pleads not guilty in violent arrest captured on video, allegedly struck teen more than 10 times

CHICAGO — An Oak Lawn police officer pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges of aggravated battery and official misconduct for his allegedly striking a then 17-year-old Bridgeview teen more than 10 times in the face and head as he was lying face down in the street during an arrest captured…

Chicago Tribune · Mar 1, 2023

Oak Lawn cop facing criminal charges after video showed him and other officers repeatedly punching 17-year-old boy

Officer Patrick O’Donnell was indicted Tuesday by a Cook County grand jury on counts of aggravated battery and official misconduct in connection with the July 27 arrest of Hadi Abuatelah.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 14, 2023