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‘Jacob’s law’ excludes Arab Americans traveling to Israel

November 14, 2012January 11, 2018

By: Dr. Aref Assaf

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More than an American Express card, presenting an American passport to an immigration official overseas almost always results in a gracious welcome. Besides recognized mutual diplomatic protocols that require countries to treat visitors

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The End of Israel

November 4, 2012January 11, 2018

By: Dr. Aref Assaf

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The Palestinians should totally scrap the idea of a two-state solution. Even their UN bid for a non-member status, which understandably is a tactical, not strategic objective, should be withdrawn. A majority Palestinian

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A New Jersey bill to oversee out-of-state spying

October 19, 2012January 11, 2018

By: Dr. Aref Assaf

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By all measures, the decision made in May 2012, by NJ Attorney General, which concluded the massive multiyear spying by the NYPD on American Muslims did not violate any state laws, was a … Read More

Shmuley Boteach and Imam Qatanani: Unrequited love or political lynching?

October 15, 2012January 11, 2018

By: Dr. Aref Assaf

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Baseless charges have no place in a political campaign. Neither do pretentious impressions. Shmuley Boteach, Republican candidate for District 9 in New Jersey, is guilty on both counts. His much-touted unrequited love of

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American Muslims’ swing vote potential

October 7, 2012January 11, 2018

By: Dr. Aref Assaf

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Most polls indicate that this presidential race will be one that goes down to the wire. In certain swing states, block votes of minority groups will prove decisive. American Muslims, polls also reveal, … Read More

Speeches by Abbas and Netanyahu at the UN: Worlds apart

October 1, 2012January 11, 2018

By: Dr. Aref Assaf

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Television is not my favorite pastime, one-day last week, an exception was made for the two speeches given by the leaders of Israel and the Palestinian Authority, at this year’s gathering of world

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Mitt Romney: The Anti-Palestinian Candidate

September 21, 2012January 11, 2018

By: Dr. Aref Assaf

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Granted, aspiring politicians often say and promise things just for the votes and the money. In a July 2012 speech in West Jerusalem, I almost wanted to forgive Mitt Romney for having to

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American Muslims: America’s best ambassadors

September 18, 2012January 11, 2018

By: Dr. Aref Assaf

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Ever since the 9/11 attacks, American Muslims have been subject to an intense campaign which has questioned their loyalty to the United States. Charges ranged from claiming that they have not been so … Read More

AAF Writes to Congressman Smith: Treatment of American Citizens by Israel

September 14, 2012January 11, 2018

September 14, 2012

Congressman Chris Smith
Washington DC Office
2373 Rayburn H.O.B.
Washington, D.C. 20515
Via fax: 202-225-7768
Via email: caitlin.ross@mail.house.gov

Dear Congressman Smith:

I write today in support of H.R. 6292, “Justice for Imprisoned Americans Overseas Act” or “Jacob’s … Read More

The Democratic Party’s Pandering: “Jerusalem as the undivided capital of Israel”

September 12, 2012January 11, 2018

By: Dr. Aref Assaf

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First, it was the Republicans banning Sharia from US courts. Then, the Jerusalem issue resurfaced as an amendment to the 2012 Democratic Party Platform. I, like many who were watching the event unfold

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