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Google Removes ‘Bomb Gaza’ Game From Google Play

Just days after it was first discovered, the ‘Bomb Gaza’ Android game has been taken down by Google. (It’s still on Facebook.) The controversial game requires players to steer a fighter jet with Israeli markings as it bombs cartoon depictions of Hamas militants. Almost as soon as it became live the game was hit with … Continued

Why Young Hollywood Is More Willing to Question Israel’s Policies

Vanessa Redgrave received death threats after denouncing the Israeli government for its treatment of Palestine in 1978, but today American celebrities tweeting about Gaza get little more than sharp retorts. To 74-year-old Abraham Foxman, the head of the Anti-Defamation League and a Holocaust survivor, Jon Stewart “is a hero to so many of us.” But … Continued

John Legend on the Gaza Crisis

John Legend’s Twitter comments about the American government’s involvement in the Israel-Gaza conflict were met with the now familiar contrast of applause and distain. The latest in an ever-growing line of famous faces passing comment on the worsening violence in the Middle East via social media, the singer/songwriter posted the following on US Secretary of … Continued

Why Young Hollywood Is More Willing to Question Israel’s Policies

Vanessa Redgrave received death threats after denouncing the Israeli government for its treatment of Palestine in 1978, but today American celebrities tweeting about Gaza get little more than sharp retorts. To 74-year-old Abraham Foxman, the head of the Anti-Defamation League and a Holocaust survivor, Jon Stewart “is a hero to so many of us.” But … Continued

Zayn Malik on Israel-Gaza: One Direction Singer Bombarded with Twitter Death Threats After Posting #FreePalestine

Zayn Malik probably wasn’t expecting the barrage of abuse he received from followers after he pledged his support for the #FreePalestine social media campaign. The One Direction star, who was raised a Muslim, was bombarded with death threats and messages of complaint after he “did a Rihanna” and tweeted the hashtag to his 13million followers. … Continued

Julia Boutros Sings in Support of Gaza

Lebanese singer Julia Boutros has once again raised her voice to the cause of the resistance, this time releasing a song addressing those fighting in Gaza, dailystar.com.lb reported. The newly released “Al-Haq Silahi” (The Right is my Weapon) is an ode to the Palestinian resistance fighting in Gaza and all those who resisted Israeli occupation. … Continued

Arab Comics Of The World United In Laughter

After the success of last year’s event, the United Nations of Comedy showcase returns with more laughs from some of the Arab world’s leading comics. On the bill this year are “Lebanon’s King of Comedy” Nemr Abou Nassar, the Australian-­Egyptian Khaled Khalafalla, the ­Palestinian-American Aron Kader, the ­Kuwait-born American Mo Amer, the Iranian Amir K … Continued

The Sound of the Middle East in Michigan

The Islamic observance of Ramadan began on the evening of Saturday, June 28, and goes on for a month. During that time, Muslims all over the world, including those here in Michigan, will fast until sundown and then feast with family and friends. Non-Muslims generally know little about Ramadan, and many don’t care. But this … Continued

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