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L.A. Muslims Critical of Mayor's Public Support for Israel's War in Gaza

January 05, 2009

During a news conference this afternoon, Los Angeles Muslim leaders shared their deep disappointment in Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's public support of Israel's war in Gaza, and called on the mayor meet with them regarding the crisis in Gaza.

MPAC Calls for TSA Investigation of AirTran for Removal of Muslim Passengers

January 02, 2009

The Muslim Public Affairs Council today called on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to open an investigation of AirTran Airlines, which removed nine Muslim American passengers from a flight yesterday after two other passengers heard them making what they thought were suspicious remarks about security. 

Muslim Leaders Announce Gaza Humanitarian Campaign

December 30, 2008

Southern California Muslim leaders this morning announced a humanitarian campaign to provide aid to Palestinian victims of the brutal Israeli air strikes, and called on the Bush administration to help reinstate a ceasefire.

Many Muslims Commemorating Hijra & Muharram This Week

December 29, 2008

This week, two significant events in Islamic history will be commemorated by many Muslims around the world -- the establishment of the first Muslim community and the sacrifice of Imam Hussain.

Muslim Community Leaders to Announce Humanitarian Campaign for Palestinian Victims of Brutal Israeli Air Strikes

December 29, 2008

Southern California Muslim leaders will hold a news conference on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at 11 a.m. to condemn the ongoing Israeli attacks on Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Community leaders will also announce their support for a multi-million dollar fundraising campaign by Islamic Relief USA to provide urgently needed humanitarian aid to Palestinian victims.

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