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Young Arab and Israeli Peace Activists Call for Renewed Focus on Abraham Accords

February 4, 2025 – Washington, D.C. Loay Alshareef and Asher Fredman, two prominent Arab and Israeli peace activists, have expressed their hope that President Donald Trump’s second administration will revitalize and expand the Abraham Accords, transforming the Middle East into a center of peace, prosperity, and innovation. In a joint article, Alshareef and Fredman reflected […]

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Franklin Graham Endorses Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence

February 4, 2025 – Washington, D.C. Evangelist Franklin Graham, president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association and Samaritan’s Purse, has publicly voiced his support for Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination as the Director of National Intelligence. Graham took to social media to express his endorsement ahead of the Senate Intelligence Committee’s scheduled vote on Gabbard’s […]

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Trump’s Swift Action Brings Ceasefire, Hope for Peace in the Middle East

February 2, 2025 – Fox News Overnight, American hostage Keith Siegle was released from Gaza along with two others as part of the ongoing ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. The release marks the 17th hostage freed under the agreement, a significant step in de-escalating tensions in the region. Speaking on Fox News, Ellie Cohanim, […]

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Standing Against Anti-Semitism: A Conversation with Ellie Cohanim

Nashville, TN – February 2, 2025 In a powerful discussion on anti-Semitism, Israel, and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Pastor Alan Jackson welcomed Ellie Cohanim, a scholar, journalist, and former U.S. State Department official, to his program in Nashville. Their conversation touched on the recent ceasefire in Gaza, the rise of anti-Semitism on […]

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Fleur Hassan-Nahoum Condemns Hamas’ “Psychological Warfare” in Hostage Deal

February 2, 2025 Israel’s Foreign Ministry Special Envoy, Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, has strongly criticized Hamas’ handling of hostage releases, calling it “psychological warfare” designed to manipulate Israel and the international community. As the next round of hostages is set to be released, she warned that Hamas is using delay tactics and propaganda to maximize its leverage. […]

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Fleur Hassan-Nahoum: Hamas Hostage Deal Is a “National Dilemma” for Israel

February 2, 2025 Israel’s Foreign Ministry Special Envoy and former Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem, Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, has strongly criticized the latest hostage deal with Hamas, calling it a “national dilemma” that presents both moral and security concerns. Speaking in a recent interview, she warned that while Israel is committed to bringing its citizens home, the […]

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Religious Freedom & Business Foundation Urges State Department to Embrace Business-Centric Approach

Letter to Secretary of State Highlights Declining Religious Freedom, Proposes New Strategy Annapolis, MD – Brian J. Grim, Ph.D., Founding President of the Religious Freedom & Business Foundation, has sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the State Department to adopt a new strategy to combat the global decline of religious freedom. […]

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President Trump Takes Stronger Action Against Campus Anti-Semitism

Executive Order Mandates Increased Scrutiny and Enforcement Following Hamas Attacks Washington, D.C. – President Donald Trump has issued an Executive Order strengthening measures to combat anti-Semitism, particularly on college campuses, in the wake of the surge in anti-Jewish hate following the October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorist attacks against Israel. The order, signed on January 29, […]

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ICLARS Announces 2025 Webinar Series on Law and Religion

International Consortium for Law and Religion Studies (ICLARS) to Host Online Discussions on Key Issues The International Consortium for Law and Religion Studies (ICLARS) has announced its 2025 webinar program, featuring a series of online discussions exploring critical intersections of law, religion, and human dignity. The series kicks off on Friday, February 7, 2025, at […]

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America First, No Compromises: Tulsi Gabbard’s Fight for Reform

Washington, D.C. – Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democrat turned independent, has never been one to back down from a fight. Now, as Donald Trump’s nominee for Director of National Intelligence (DNI), she has made one thing clear: America First—no compromises. In a fiery confirmation hearing that had Washington elites squirming, Gabbard dismantled her critics with […]