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 · Oct 19, 2023
Tory peer warns Labour over Israel-Hamas war protest ban Sayeeda Warsi criticises party for strongly advising its councillors not to attend pro-Palestine-related demonstrations The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2023
US Jews, Muslims and Arabs face rise in threats, warns Merrick Garland Attorney general says justice department vigilant about threats of violence linked to Israel-Hamas war The Guardian - US · Oct 19, 2023
Public flogging of Muslim men: Gujarat HC sentences four policemen to 14 days’ imprisonment Gujarat HC sentences four policemen to 14 days’ imprisonment with a fine of ₹2,000 for flogging Muslim men in Kheda. Court terms act as “inhumane” & “against humanity”, noting it caused physical torture & humiliation. Refused to accept apology, citing it would send wrong message to society. The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023
[UPDATED] New York AG Tells Platforms to Disclose What They Are Doing About "Calls for Violence and Other Materials That May Incite Violence" The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression responds. Reason · Oct 19, 2023
London sees surge in hate crimes after Hamas attack Jewish and Muslim communities have both been targeted Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2023
US right heats up inflammatory rhetoric on Palestine as Muslim groups worry Outpouring of extreme statements from Republican politicians threatens safety of Arab Americans, groups warn The Guardian - US · Oct 19, 2023
‘Muslim conversion gang’ in Ahmednagar: Unravelling the truth behind these claims On October 11, the chairman of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights shot off a fiery letter to the chief secretary of Maharashtra. Newslaundry · Oct 19, 2023
Hunt for man sexually assaulting Muslim women on London buses The man sits next to his victims and then touches them without speaking Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2023
Cabinet Minister Ed Husic says Palestinians are being 'collectively punished' for Hamas' barbarism Industry Minister Ed Husic, the only Muslim in the Albanese cabinet, has said he feels “very strongly” that Palestinians are being “collectively punished” for Hamas’ barbarism. The Conversation · Oct 19, 2023
Police hunt for masked man sexually assaulting women on London buses Police are asking for help in naming the masked man The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023
Over 30 Muslim religious groups in Kashmir condemn Gaza hospital attack As many as 30 Muslim bodies under the banner of Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU), headed by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, on October 18, condemned the bombing of a hospital in Palestine’s Gaza “in an Israeli air strike”. The National Conference (NC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) also expressed their concern. The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023
Starmer writes to Labour councillors amid criticism of Israel-Gaza stance Labour leader’s letter comes amid warnings that dozens of councillors could resign over party’s stance on conflict The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2023
‘An all-American boy’: Classmates mourn six-year-old Muslim boy stabbed to death Friends and family hold vigil for Wadea Al-Fayoume, a Palestinian American boy killed in an alleged hate crime in Illinois The Guardian - US · Oct 18, 2023
The Times of India · Oct 18, 2023 Oil jumps as Iran steps up rhetoric with call for Israel embargo Oil leaped higher after Iran called for an embargo against Israel by Muslim countries, following a deadly explosion at a Gaza hospital that raised the risk of wider hostilities in the Middle East.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 18, 2023 Slain Palestinian American boy remembered: ‘We are Plainfield strong; we are here for Wadea’ Tuesday night vigil honors 6-year-old Wadea Al-Fayoume, who police said was killed by his family’s landlord because he was Muslim.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2023 Labour leadership meets councillors after resignations over Middle East crisis Keir Starmer’s chief of staff, Sue Gray, and David Lammy respond after councillors quit party
The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023 After sparking controversy in the Lok Sabha, BJP MP Bidhuri rakes up appeasement issue in Tonk The BJP has assigned poll responsibilities to Bidhuri in Tonk, which has a sizeable Muslim population
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023 Archbishop of Canterbury condemns rise in antisemitism and urges unity between Muslims and Jews Leaders from Muslim and Jewish communities join Justin Welby in call to ‘stand together against any form of hatred or violence against Jewish people or any other community’
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023 War between Israel and Hamas raises fears about rising US hostility The war between Israel and Hamas is raising fears about rising hostility across the United States
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023 The heartbreaking last words of six-year-old killed in anti-Muslim attack Wadea Al-Fayoume, 6, was stabbed 26 times and his mother was stabbed 12 times in the attack at their Chicago suburb home
The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023 RSS, affiliate welcome Supreme Court verdict on same sex marriage RSS/VHP welcome SC's majority view on LGBTQ not having unqualified right to marry; Sangh had maintained it's a 'disorder'; SC heard Hindu, Muslim, Christian followers; RSS chief said LGBTQ have private/social space; Dattatreya Hosabale said not a crime; Samvardhinee Nyas survey found medical practitioners believe homosexuality is a disorder.
The Conversation · Oct 17, 2023 #UsToo: How antisemitism and Islamophobia make reporting sexual misconduct and abuse of power harder for Jewish and Muslim women October 2023 marks the anniversary of #MeToo: six years since actor Alyssa Milano’s tweet calling for women to speak out about experiences of abuse went viral and helped launch a global movement. Ever since, #MeToo has been shorthand for people’s experiences with sexual harassment and assault, from film sets and…
Evening Standard · Oct 17, 2023 OPINION - I stand with Israel — why do people think because I’m black and Muslim I won’t? Is it different because I’m a black Muslim woman? I stand with Israel, just as I stand with other countries that are the victims of terror attacks. Yet people say anti-Semitic things in front of me and expect me to agree, or they grow angry at my condemnations of terror.
The Guardian - US · Oct 17, 2023 US Muslim groups warn over rise in violence after boy, six, killed in Illinois Man, 71, charged with murder over death of Wadea Al-Fayoume as Council on American Islamic Relations says ‘bigotry must stop’