
COUNCIL ON AMERICAN-ISLAMIC RELATIONS - CHICAGO | DEFENDING CIVIL RIGHTS. FIGHTING BIGOTRY. PROMOTING TOLERANCE

(CBS) CHICAGO When the threat-level of terrorism rises, many members of the Muslim community become uneasy.
Jim Williams: In Lebanon rockets rained down on parts of Beirut. 5 members, 1 family were killed in their home in an Israeli air strike. Tonight the violence in the Middle East took center stage at a Fundraiser on Chicago’s north side.
I am writing to express my consternation over the arguments raised by Mr. Charles Krauthammer in his July 31 article titled, “Passing judgment on Israel-Hezbollah” (Commentary).
A two-part, made-for-television movie is set to air next month about the terrorists behind the September 11th attacks and the steps leading up to that day almost five years ago. Tuesday, a conference of law enforcement previewed the movie.
Israeli attacks on Lebanon that have killed hundreds and left thousands homeless literally hit close to home for Imam Mustapha.
As Israeli troops and tanks drove farther into Lebanon on Saturday, at least 1,500 people gathered in Chicago’s Pioneer Court to protest the incursion that they said was unjustified and unfair to Lebanon’s civilian population.
LONDON (Reuters) – Thousands of demonstrators marched through London and hundreds more gathered in Amsterdam and Chicago on Saturday to protest against Israeli attacks in Lebanon and the refusal of the U.S. and British governments to condemn them.
Muslim Voices Were Raised Over Conflict As Other Chicagoans Get Ready To Visit Family In The Middle East
LONDON (Reuters) – Thousands of demonstrators marched through London and hundreds more gathered in Amsterdam and Chicago on Saturday to protest against Israeli attacks in Lebanon and the refusal of the U.S. and British governments to condemn them.
Christina Abraham choked on her words and what she said was “a bit of rage and a lot of anger” Thursday while describing her family’s life in Lebanon.