The United States witnessed a disturbing surge in discrimination and attacks against Muslims and Arabs in 2024, with a record-breaking 8,658 complaints filed, marking a 7.4% increase from the previous year. This alarming trend is attributed to the escalating Islamophobia fuelled by Israel’s war in Gaza and related campus protests. According to the Council on … Read more
Billionaire Elon Musk has come under fire for amplifying claims labelling US-based Muslim aid groups as “terrorist organisations.” The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has condemned Musk’s remarks, calling him a “hateful person” whose words fuel Islamophobia and put American Muslim communities at risk. On Sunday, the Tesla CEO reposted a claim that the US … Read more
A former high-ranking employee of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) was caught on video launching a foul-mouthed and antisemitic tirade at Jewish men in New York City. Video of Noora Shalash – who once served as the director of government affairs at CAIR’s Kentucky branch – went viral on social media Thursday, showing … Read more