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Christmas Returns to Gaza After Two Years of War

Gaza City – Christians in Gaza observed Christmas on Wednesday for the first time in two years, holding subdued religious services amid the destruction left by Israel’s war on the enclave, according to Al Jazeera. Worshippers gathered at Gaza City’s Holy Family Church, the territory’s only Catholic parish, where a Christmas tree was lit, and […]

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IslamiCity Examines Digital Erasure, Corporate Complicity, and the Battle Over Evidence in Gaza

Light Upon Light – Episode 38: “Will You Bear Witness – Or Will You Remain Silent” Article Refrence: IslamiCity IslamiCity’s latest Light Upon Light episode confronts a central question shaping the global response to Gaza: what happens when evidence itself becomes a target? Episode 38, titled “Will You Bear Witness – Or Will You Remain

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Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza Deepens – School Shelter Shooting Amid Ceasefire

Six Palestinians were killed, and at least five others were injured on Friday after Israeli artillery shelled a school being used as a shelter in Gaza City, Palestinian officials said. The attack was described as the latest breach of the ceasefire that has been in place since October 10. Medical sources reported that the victims’

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Interfaith Unity in Bondi as Jews and Muslims Gather to Mourn Victims

Australians across Sydney and Melbourne have gathered in vigils to mourn the 15 people killed in the antisemitic terror attack at Bondi Beach, with several events emphasising interfaith solidarity and shared grief. At a vigil held on Monday evening in Sydney’s Hyde Park, Rabbi Jeffrey Kamins of the Emmanuel Synagogue addressed a large crowd, speaking

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IslamiCity Light Upon Light Podcast: Discussing the Sydney Tragedy, Healing, and Standing Together

In the aftermath of the recent tragedy in Sydney, communities worldwide have been grappling with grief, fear, and uncertainty. IslamiCity’s podcast Light Upon Light stepped into this conversation with Episode 37, focusing on healing, standing together, and fostering understanding in difficult times. The episode emphasizes how communities both local and global can respond to tragedy

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Muslim Cemetery Desecrated After Bondi Beach Attack

In the emotionally charged aftermath of a deadly terror attack at Bondi Beach, a Muslim cemetery in the southwestern Sydney suburb of Narellan was found desecrated early Monday with decapitated pig heads and body parts. This provocative act has shocked communities and sparked widespread condemnation. (News AU) The desecration occurred just hours after a mass

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CAIR Moves to Sue After Florida Labels Muslim Civil Rights Group a Terrorist Organization

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the largest Muslim American civil liberties organization in the United States, is preparing to file a lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis after he issued a decree designating the group a “foreign terrorist” organization. CAIR leaders say the move, while legally unenforceable, risks fueling Islamophobia and undermining constitutional protections

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First Ismaili Center Opens in Houston as Concerns Over Islamophobia Grow

The newly opened Ismaili Center in Houston is rapidly becoming an influential cultural and civic landmark, blending architectural distinction with a mission of inclusivity and public engagement. Designed to harmonize contemporary form with traditions rooted in Islamic-Persian heritage, the center’s architecture and landscaping reflect a thoughtful fusion of styles. Inside, three atriums bring in natural

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Gaza Confronts the World With the Limits of Power Politics

In a recent analysis titled “Gaza and the unravelling of a world order built on power,” Al Jazeera contributor Richard Falk examines how the Gaza crisis has exposed long-standing weaknesses in the international system. His piece explores why global institutions, particularly the United Nations, appeared constrained in their ability to respond, and how these limitations

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IslamiCity on a Mission to Preserve Gaza’s Digital Records

As the war in Gaza intensifies, Palestinian voices are increasingly being silenced online. According to the Digital Rights Index 2024, published by Sada Social, social media platforms are systematically removing Palestinian content at a time when documentation is more critical than ever. In response, IslamiCity has stepped up to safeguard the stories, images, and videos

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