Washington, D.C. — As Congress works to finalize the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), bipartisan efforts to strengthen the Abraham Accords remain central to the legislation. The NDAA, passed annually without fail for 63 years, is a cornerstone of U.S. national security policy. This year, provisions to enhance regional defense cooperation in the Middle […]
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With President-elect Donald Trump set to assume office next month, optimism is growing for the expansion of the Abraham Accords, including the potential normalization of relations between Israel and Indonesia. Daniel J. Samet, writing for the Atlantic Council, underscores the strategic and economic benefits such a development could bring. The incoming Trump administration could play […]
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Translate Hate: The Catholic Edition
New York, NY – The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and the American Jewish Committee (AJC) have joined forces to combat antisemitism with the release of “Translate Hate: The Catholic Edition.” This comprehensive resource aims to educate Catholics about the harmful nature of anti-Jewish rhetoric and stereotypes. Today released Translate Hate: The Catholic Edition, a groundbreaking […]
By Madalaine Elhabbal for CNA The historic city of Aleppo, Syria. / Credits: STEPANOV ILYA/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 10, 2024 / 17:50 pm (CNA). Catholic Church leaders in the U.S., Rome, and the Middle East have expressed cautious “hope” that the new regime in Syria will respect Christian communities after a lightning offensive this […]
(Photo: EP) In the context of the 27th edition of the European Prayer Breakfast held at the European Parliament, in Brussels, on Wednesday, 4 December 2024, COMECE contributed to the conference on “Safeguarding Religious Freedom in Europe – Current challenges and future prospects”. COMECE: “The time is mature for the appointment of an EU Coordinator on combating anti-Christian […]
National Conference Highlights Challenges and Resolutions for Religious Minorities Faisalabad, December 10, 2024 – In observance of International Human Rights Day, the Minority Rights Movement (MRM) convened a national conference at the Press Club Faisalabad under the theme: “Is the plight of religious minorities in the country according to the Charter of Universal Human Rights? […]
Amsterdam, Netherlands – The Dutch parliament has passed a motion that mandates government agencies to track the “cultural and religious” values of Dutch citizens with immigrant backgrounds. Proposed by VVD parliamentarian Bente Becker, the motion calls for the Socio-Cultural Planning Office (SCP) to regularly publish reports on the cultural and religious norms of Dutch citizens […]
Sydney, NSW – The Minns Labor Government has announced plans to explore reforms aimed at enhancing protections for places of worship in New South Wales (NSW) from protests that seek to intimidate or disrupt religious practices. This decision follows recent incidents, including protests outside the Great Synagogue in Sydney, which have raised concerns about community […]
London, Paris, Amsterdam – Ted Deutch, Chief Executive Officer of the American Jewish Committee (AJC), emphasized the critical need for European governments to prioritize the safety of Jewish communities during a week-long advocacy mission across Western Europe. Alongside AJC President Michael Tichnor and AJC’s Europe-based experts, Deutch met with high-ranking officials in London, Paris, and […]
In a shocking turn of events, Donald Trump has not only won the 2024 presidential election but did so in a decisive manner, capturing all seven key swing states and securing the popular vote with a margin of nearly 2.5 million votes. The results have prompted a wave of criticism directed at legacy media outlets […]